US AMBASSADOR TO TURKEY REGRETS ARMENIAN RESOLUTION
NTV MSNBC, Turkey
Oct 11 2007
Wilson said he hoped the resolution would not be passed into law.
Guncelleme: 15:26 TSÝ 11 Ekim 2007 Perþembe
ANKARA – Washington’s ambassador to Ankara said he deeply regretted the
decision by the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs
to approve a resolution recognising Armenian claims the Ottoman Empire
had committed an act of genocide against its Armenian citizens and
hoped it would not be ratified by the US Congress.
"I sincerely hope the resolution will not be passed," Wilson said.
One of the many many tragedies of World War One and the 20th century
were the deaths of many Ottoman Armenians, an event that deserves
careful attention and historical study, he said.
"Mutual understanding and reconciliation among Turks and Armenians
will remain the right course for all to follow," said Wilson.
"The partnership between Turkey and the United States is strong and
will remain so. We are determined to pursue our common vital interests
and strengthen our shared values."
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