PanARMENIAN.Net

U.S. Congressmen remind President Obama about his pledge to recognize
Armenian Genocide
12.03.2009 18:02 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In advance of the upcoming 94th Anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George
Radanovich (R-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) wrote a
letter to President Barack Obama commending him on his record of
supporting the truth about the Armenian Genocide and urging the
President to make a strong statement of recognition on April 24th.

`Throughout his career, President Obama has always demonstrated a
profound understanding of history and the moral courage to speak
plainly about the horrors of genocide,’ said Schiff. `We applaud his
strong recognition of the Armenian Genocide as a Senator, and look to
him for continued strong leadership on this issue as President.’

`Over the years, the President of the United States, regardless of
political party, has done a great disservice by refusing to properly
recognize the Armenian Genocide,’ said Radanovich. `As a proud
representative of the Armenian American community, and co-author of
the Armenian Genocide Resolution, I commend President Obama for his
previous commitment to the truth and I eagerly await the fulfillment
of his promises to recognize the Genocide as President.’

`As a senator and as a candidate, President Obama demonstrated a clear
record of supporting recognition of the Armenian Genocide,’ said
Pallone. `As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues,
I am hopeful that both the President and Congress will not waiver in
their efforts to discuss the past openly and honestly.’

`As a U.S. Senator and as a presidential candidate, President Obama
made unprecedented commitments to recognize the Armenian Genocide,’
Kirk said. `Knowing his personal commitment to ending genocide and
promoting human rights, we are hopeful President Obama will keep his
promise.’