ARA ABRAHAMIAN’S LETTER THE US CONGRESS

AZG
April 23 2009
Armenia

Ara Abramian, President of the World Armenian Congress and the Union
of Armenians of Russia, UNESCO Good Will Ambassador

Representatives Adam Schiff and George Radanovich, Co-Chairs of
Armenian Caucus in the US Congress, Mr. Frank Pallone and Mr. Mark Kirk

Dear Sirs,

The Armenians, who at the fates decree turned out to live in different
countries of the world, regard your noble and just mission with great
attention and gratitude.

The draft resolution on recognition of the Armenian Genocide in
Ottoman Turkey that is initiated by you, adopted by the Armenian
Caucus in the Congress and submitted to the US Congress is a document
of fundamental importance.

In case the resolution is passed by the US Congress it will become
a document that not only recognizes and condemns the crimes against
humanity, but will also symbolize a victory of principles of morals,
democracy and human rights declared by the new US leadership.

We cherish hope for that US President Barak Obama will define the 1915
events as a "Genocide" in his annual address to the Armenian people
on April 24th as a confirmation of the new policy declared by him.

We are convinced that passing of the resolution by the US Congress
and the statement by President Barak Obama will become turning events
both in the process of prevention of appalling crimes, such as the
Armenian Genocide, the Jewish Holocaust and other unsolved problems
from the past, what will enable to ensure peace on the planet based
on mutual respect of all the peoples.

Dear Congressmen,

You may not doubt that the final aim of all Armenian hood is to ensure
such interstate relations that will make it possible to establish
natural, good neighborly relations with Turkey and the Turkish people
on the basis of recognition and respect for norms of international
law and modern international relations.

Once again I would like to express gratitude to you and on behalf
of the World Armenian Congress assure you that we fully support all
your efforts and are ready to render all possible assistance to your
full-scale activities.

Sincerely yours, Ara Abrahamian