ARMENIANS FOR OBAMA MEETS WITH DEMOCRATIC VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE SENATOR JOE BIDEN
AZG Armenian Daily
23/10/2008
Armenian-Americans
Armenians for Obama Chairman, Areen Ibranossian, met October 16 with
Senator Joe Biden during a fundraiser at the Pacific Design Center
in the heart of Los Angeles.
During the course of the meeting, Ibranossian discussed with the
Senator numerous issues relating to Armenian-Americans as well as
the work being done by Armenians for Obama.
"It was an honor and a pleasure to meet Senator Biden. During our
conversation I thanked the Senator for his long standing support
of Armenian Genocide recognition and especially his leadership in
ensuring military aid parity for Armenia and Azerbaijan," stated
Ibranossian. "Senator Biden’s deep understanding of foreign affairs
and his commitment to truth and justice were on display as we spoke
and I was inspired by his passion and energy," continued Ibranossian.
Senator Biden also thanked Armenians for Obama for its hard work and
dedication to electing Senator Obama the next President of the United
States. "After outlining the work that Armenians for Obama has been
doing, Senator Biden expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation for
the community’s support and encouraged Armenians for Obama to continue
to educate and mobilize voters over the course of these last 19 days,"
commented Ibranossian.
Senator Biden also commented that in an Obama-Biden administration,
openness and honesty would prevail regarding U.S. policy on the
Armenian Genocide.
Armenians for Obama is a nationwide voter registration, education, and
mobilization effort dedicated to electing Barack Obama President. Based
in Los Angeles, and with chapters and affiliates across the nation,
Armenians for Obama will harness the energy and enthusiasm for Barack
Obama ‘s candidacy to ensure record high Armenian American turnout
in critical battleground states.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
