CONGRESSMAN ADAM SCHIFF AND ANC ACTIVISTS DISCUSS HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES
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02.10.2008 10:40
ANC activists Gegham Manukyan, Robert Khachikyan, Armen Donigian and
Razmik Khachikyan recently met with Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) at
the Raytheon office in Pasadena, CA to thank him for his continuous
support of the Armenian American Community, specifically regarding
House Resolution 106, the Armenian Genocide resolution introduced to
Congress in 2007.
"We realize the importance of communicating our concerns on
behalf of our community to our Congressional leadership, and we are
appreciative of the response," stated Razmik Khachikyan. "The efforts
for recognition of the Armenian Genocide continue in order to preserve
historical integrity and protect human rights issues worldwide,"
added Gegham Manukyan.
Robert Khachikyan spoke with the Congressman regarding the status of
H. Res. 106. The adoption of the resolution by the House Foreign
Affairs Committee on October 10, 2007 sparked a firestorm of
media coverage over the Turkish government’s threats to retaliate
against America if the measure were approved by the full House of
Representatives. Congressman Schiff reiterated his support for the
Armenian American community and reassured that he will once again
support the Armenian Genocide Resolution when it is introduced in
Congress.
Armen Donigian thanked the Congressman for his support and
participation during the Days of Advocacy earlier this year when
hundreds of members from the Genocide Intervention Network and ANC
chapters across the nation met in Washington, DC to advocate human
rights issues pertaining to Darfur and the Armenian Genocide.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
