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PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
October 22, 2009
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918

REPS. SCHIFF AND RADANOVICH WELCOME SENATE INTRODUCTION OF ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE RESOLUTION

— ANCA Working with Lead Senate and House Sponsors to Secure
Passage of Genocide Prevention Measure

WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
today welcomed remarks by U.S. House Armenian Genocide Resolution
lead sponsors Adam Schiff (D-CA) and George Radanovich (R-CA) in
support of recently introduced Senate legislation recognizing that
crime against humanity.

In a joint statement issued earlier today, Reps. Schiff and
Radanovich noted:

"We commend our colleagues in the Senate for their prudence in
introducing this vital resolution. The facts are clear and there
is no question that the acts of the Ottoman Empire almost a century
ago resulted in the systematic elimination of 1.5 million
Armenians. The United States has a moral obligation to recognize
the heinous acts of genocide and all human rights abuses that have
occurred – without that recognition we are doomed to repeat the
atrocities of the past."

"We look forward to working with our colleagues in the House and
Senate as well as the Obama Administration on the passage of an
Armenian Genocide Resolution in both houses of Congress."

The Senate Armenian Genocide resolution was introduced by Senators
Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and John Ensign (R-NV) and is similar to the
House measure (H.Res.252), which has over 130 cosponsors.

Both resolutions call upon the President to ensure that the foreign
policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and
sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic
cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record
relating to the Armenian Genocide. The resolutions also include
extensive findings from past U.S. hearings, resolutions and
Presidential statements on the Armenian Genocide from 1916 through
the present, as well as references to statements by international
bodies and organizations.

"We join with Congressmen Schiff and Radanovich in welcoming the
introduction of the Armenian Genocide Resolution in the U.S. Senate
by Robert Menendez and John Ensign, and look forward, in the coming
days, to working with leaders and legislators in both houses of
Congress toward the timely adoption of this human rights measure,"
said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA.

Anti-genocide activists can support passage of the House and Senate
measures by encouraging their elected officials to cosponsor the
measure.

To send a free ANCA Webfax in support of the Senate and House
measures click on the links below.

Senate: 4214766

House:
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