PRESS RELEASE
ARMENPAC, The Armenian-American Political Action Committee
421 E. Airport Freeway, Suite 201
Irving, Texas 75220
Contact: Jason P. Capizzi, Esq.
Tel: (972) 635-5347
E-mail: [email protected]
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ARMENPAC MEETS HIGH-LEVEL LEADERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION IN THE WEEKS
APPROACHING THE MID-TERM ELECTIONS
Irving, TX – ARMENPAC recently attended several exclusive events in
support of various congressional leaders and had the rare opportunity
to meet with several key members of the Administration. Most notably,
ARMENPAC discussed Armenian-American issues with United States
President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush, and Department of
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
"Engaging in these meetings during the weeks approaching the mid-term
elections sends a clear message to our country’s leaders that
the Armenian-American community is politically active and supports
candidates who champion pro-Armenian and Nagorno Karabakh initiatives,"
said ARMENPAC Co-Chair Annie Totah.
ARMENPAC Co-Chair Edgar Hagopian had the opportunity to speak with
United States President George W. Bush while at an event for United
States Senate Candidate Michael Bouchard (R-MI). ARMENPAC Co-Chair
Hagopian updated the President on the current political and economic
conditions in Armenia, and encouraged the Administration to foster
stronger ties with Armenia. "Armenia has and will continue to achieve
economic prosperity; Her Westward-looking government sets Her apart
as a leader and steadfast Western ally among a number of tumultuous
governments in the South Caucasus region," said ARMENPAC Co-Chair
Edgar Hagopian. Mr. Hagopian also took advantage of the opportunity
to express the Armenian-American community’s desire that the United
States reaffirm its record on the Armenian Genocide and that the
President uphold his yet unfulfilled campaign promise and properly
recognize this tragedy.
ARMENPAC Co-Chair Annie Totah recently discussed various issues with
First Lady Laura Bush, including the educating of our youth, while at
an event for America’s Fund for Afghan Children. ARMENPAC applauds
the First Lady’s support of domestic and global literacy initiatives.
"The future of America and the rest of the world depends on our
youth; the Administration’s Global Literacy Initiative is a step in
the right direction to ensure world-wide progress and success," said
ARMENPAC Co-Chair Annie Totah. Mrs. Totah pointed out to the First
Lady that 99.98% of Armenia’s population is literate, and stressed
the continued need for United States support as Armenia continues to
implement initiatives toward economic success and democratic stability
in the region.
While at a Gala for American Friends of Lubavitch, ARMENPAC Co-Chair
Annie Totah and ARMENPAC Executive Director Jason Capizzi met Secretary
of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. ARMENPAC commended Secretary
Chertoff on his efforts to combat terrorism, and reiterated that
Armenia has been an ally of the United States in the war against
terror. The Department of Homeland Security, under the leadership of
Secretary Chertoff, has been instrumental in enhancing border security
and controlling widespread illegal immigration. "It is important for
the Armenian-American community to support initiatives that create
peace, security, and stability in the Caucasus region and the United
States," said ARMENPAC Co-Chair Annie Totah.
It is critical for the Armenian-American community to support
ARMENPAC’s efforts to attend and represent Armenian-American issues at
events in support of pro-Armenian congresspersons. ARMENPAC’s ongoing
presence at such events sparks recognition among congressional and
administration leaders, and eases the burden of garnering their
support on issues of importance to the Armenian-American community
when they arise.
ARMENPAC is an independent, bipartisan political action committee
with a nationwide membership. ARMENPAC raises awareness of,
and advocates for, policies that help create peace, security and
stability in the Caucasus region. ARMENPAC provides financial support
to federal officeholders, candidates, political action committees
and organizations that actively support issues of importance to
Armenian-Americans. For more information and how to join ARMENPAC,
please call (877) 286-1046 or visit our website.
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