UNTIL TURKEY RECOGNIZES ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ARMENIA’S SECURITY UNDER THREAT

Yerkir
13.03.2007 16:42

YEREVAN (YERKIR) – 218 votes are necessary for the adoption of the
Armenian Genocide resolution by the U.S. Congress, which hopefully we
can reach., Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of
America (ANCA) Aram Hamparian told a press conference in Yerevan. He
said, the U.S. legislature has such a system that neither the State
Department, and moreover nor the Turkish Foreign Minister can influence
on it.

"I would advise not to believe in what is written in Turkish
press. More often Turkish media gives misinformation in order to
show the public that it actively works for preventing the possible
adoption of the Armenian Genocide resolution by the U.S. Congress,"
Hamparian stressed. He also said that until Turkey recognizes the
Armenian Genocide, Armenia’s security will be under threat. "As to
Turkey’s opinion that the United States needs Ankara’s assistance,
it is a temporary phenomena. May happen that the U.S. will be able
to find strategic allies in the region without Turkey.

Alongside I would like to underline that President George Bush does
not have a clear stance on the issue of the Armenian Genocide. He says
neither "yes" nor "no". If such a policy existed the American Armenian
community wouldn’t protest against Richard Hoagland’s nomination as
U.S. Ambassador to Armenia.

Really, Armenia needs a U.S. ambassador, but the future ambassador must
not be pro-Turkish in any cases," the ANCA Executive Director told.