OBAMA-BIDEN THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ARMENIAN AMERICANS

AZG Armenian Daily
28/10/2008

Armenian Americans – US Presidential Elections

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) October 24
formalized its longstanding support for Barack Obama with an official
endorsement of the Obama-Biden campaign for the Presidency of the
United States."The Armenian National Committee of America is proud
today to formally announce our support for Barack Obama – whom we
endorsed this January in the Democratic Primary and have energetically
backed with sustained, grassroots voter mobilization for the past nine
months," said ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian. "Based on Senator Obama’s
strong record in office, his bold statements as a candidate, and our
judgment as to the types of policies he will pursue as President,
we believe that an Obama-Biden Administration would be far better
positioned than a McCain-Palin one to reflect the views and values
of the Armenian American community."

In a powerful statement, issued on January 20th, Senator Obama voiced
his strong support for passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution
and pledged that, as President, he would recognize the Armenian
Genocide. The Presidential hopeful also reaffirmed his support
for a strong "U.S.-Armenian relationship that advances our common
security and strengthens Armenian democracy." Unlike other Democratic
candidates, he also pledged to "promote Armenian security by seeking
an end to the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades, and by working for
a lasting and durable settlement of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict
that is agreeable to all parties, and based upon America’s founding
commitment to the principles of democracy and self determination."