SENATOR BENNETH: EXTIRPATION OF ARMENIANS IN OTTOMAN EMPIRE CAN BE QUALIFIED ONLY AS GENOCIDE

ArmInfo
2010-03-24 18:20:00

ArmInfo. The extirpation of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire can
be qualified only as Genocide. This is stated in Senator Michael’s
letter sent to Chairman of Forum of Armenian Associations of Europe
Ashot Grigorian.

In his letter Senator Bennett points out that in 1915-1923 1.5 mln
Armenians were expelled and found their death in camps. This policy
was conducted by the authorities of the Ottoman Empire. He adds that
more and more Americans recognize this fact as genocide with every
passing day. Senator Bennett says he understands the anger caused by
the fact that some people are trying to conceal these events passing
them off as ordinary military losses. He says the adherence to respect
for the memory of innocent victims and prevention of such crimes in
the future requires recognition of tragedies of the past. Despite
this heavy load of history, Senator Bennett hopes that Armenians and
Turks will respect each other. He expressed confidence that the USA
can play an important role in this process.