ARMENIAN COUNCIL OF AMERICA CONGRATULATES 111TH CONGRESS

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14.01.2009 11:33

The Armenian Council of America congratulates all newly elected and
re-elected members of Congress.

Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues co-chairs Congressmen Frank
Pallone (D-NJ) and new co-chair Mark Kirk (R-IL) were reelected,
as were Congresswomen Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Jackie Speier (D-CA).

In addition, Armenian Caucus Members and supporters are in both the
House of Representatives majority Democratic leadership and Republican
leadership.

Returning to Congress is longtime Armenian Genocide reaffirmation
supporter Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Armenian Caucus
Member Rep.

Steny Hoyer (D-MD) will serve as Majority Leader. On the House
Republican side, fellow Caucus Member Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) will
be the Minority Whip.

In the Senate, Armenian Genocide Resolution supporter Sen. Harry Reid
of Nevada will continue as Senate Majority Leader and author of the
Senate Armenian Genocide Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois will
serve as Assistant Majority Leader.

"We look forward to working with the Armenian Caucus and all members
of Congress to enhance understanding of Armenian American issues",
said Armenian Council of America Chairman Vasken Khodanian. This year’s
upcoming ACA agenda will include securing U.S. reaffirmation of the
Armenian Genocide, strengthening of U.S. Armenia relations, countering
efforts to isolate Armenia in the region, seeking a peaceful resolution
with principles of security, democracy and self determination for
Nagorno Karabakh, and fostering the growth of democracy in Armenia.