ARMENIAN
ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:
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Danielle Saroyan Ashbahian
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REP. JAMIE RASKIN CELEBRATES
ARMENIA’S COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY AND THANKS REP. JACKIE SPEIER FOR BOLSTERING
U.S.-ARMENIA RELATIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly), Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) celebrated Armenia’s commitment to
democracy and thanked Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) for bolstering U.S.-Armenia
relations.
Rep. Raskin
stated: “…I join you in spirit to celebrate Armenia’s remarkable political
transition and commitment to democracy. I would also like to join you in
recognizing my sensational and ubiquitous colleague, Congresswoman Jackie
Speier, who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to solidifying democracy
in Armenia and to strengthening relations between our two countries.”
“As co-chair
of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, Congresswoman Speier has been a
fierce advocate for humanitarian assistance to Armenia and Artsakh and has
highlighted the importance of strong U.S.-Armenia relations. She has also
worked to educate the world about Armenia’s history in an effort to prevent
future atrocities,” he added.
Congresswoman
Speier was honored for her exemplary work in the U.S. House of Representatives,
as well as her leadership, dedication, and passionate support of Armenia and
Artsakh. Armenian American leaders and activists throughout the United States
attended the Gala in Washington, D.C., which was part of the Armenian Assembly
of America's 2019 National Advocacy Conference.
“I am grateful
for Congresswoman Speier’s leadership and her work to bolder the U.S. Armenia
partnership,” Rep. Raskin said.
The full
letter is available at bit.ly/raskin2019
Established
in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide
organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues.
The Assembly is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.
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