BUSH AGAIN FAILS 2 HONOR PLEDGE; 2 RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN.......

[SaSSoun]

PRESIDENT BUSH AGAIN FAILS TO HONOR
PLEDGE TO RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

WASHINGTON, DC - Despite having heard in recent weeks from over 168
U.S. Representatives who had urged him to recognize the Armenian
Genocide as a "genocide," George W. Bush today, in his third April
24th statement as President, again broke his February 2000 campaign
pledge to properly recognize the Armenian Genocide, reported the
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

In a statement issued today, on April 24th, the annual day of
remembrance for the Armenian Genocide, the President again resorted
to the use of evasive and euphemistic terminology to obscure the
reality of Turkey's Genocide against the Armenian people.

The statement also sought to resurrect the Turkish Armenian
Reconciliation Commission (TARC,) the failed State Department
funded initiative devised to derail progress toward international
recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The effort was universally
rejected by Armenians in the U.S., Armenia and around the world.

"Sadly, today again we witnessed the continuation of this
Administration's policy of complicity in the Turkish Government's
denial the Armenian Genocide," said ANCA Chairman Kenneth
Hachikian. "While we appreciate the President taking the time to
offer remarks on this solemn occasion, we remain - as a community
and a people - deeply disappointed by his failure to speak openly
and honestly about the Armenian Genocide."

"We find it offensive that the President would use this most solemn
of occasions for the Armenian American community to attempt to
revive the Turkish Armenian Reconciliation Commission - a failed
initiative strenuously denounced by all facets of our community."

The text of the President's remarks are provided below.

Armenian Americans are encouraged to voice their thoughts to
President Bush regarding his statement by sending an ANCA WebFax to
the President by visiting www.anca.org

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The full text of the statement by President George W. Bush
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The White House
Washington

April 24, 2003

Today marks the anniversary of a horrible tragedy, the mass
killings and forced exile of countless Armenians in the final days
of the Ottoman Empire. Many Armenians refer to these appalling
events as the "great calamity," reflecting a deep sorrow that
continues to haunt them and their neighbors, the Turkish people.
The suffering that befell the Armenian people in 1915 is a tragedy
for all humanity, which the world should not forget. I join the
Armenian-American community and Armenians around the world in
morning the horrendous loss of life.

I also salute our wise and bold friends from Armenia and Turkey who
are coming together in a spirit of reconciliation to consider these
events and their significance. I applaud them for rising above
bitterness, and taking action to create a better future. I wish
them success, building on their recent and significant
achievements, as they work together in a spirit of hope and
understanding.

As we remember those who perished and suffered, we salute the
nation of Armenia, and Armenians everywhere. The United States is
grateful for the contributions of Armenian Americans to our
national life. Generations of Armenians have employed wisdom,
courage, and centuries-old traditions to overcome great suffering
and enrich their adopted American homeland.

The United States is proud to be a friend of Armenia, a young state
with an ancient heritage. We are deepening our partnership to help
achieve a secure, prosperous, and dignified future for the citizens
of Armenia. The United States is committed to achieving a just and
lasting settlement to the Nagarno-Karabakh conflict. We will also
continue to help Armenia as it strives to strengthen its democracy
and market economy.

On behalf of the American people, I send solemn wishes to the
Armenian people on this day of remembrance. Our nations stand
together, determined to create a future of peace, prosperity, and
freedom for the citizens of our countries, for our regions, and for
the world.

George W. Bush

[Anonymouse]

This was to be expected.

Being an ally of Turkey, and under fear of the Holocaust Inc. group, what else will Bush do?

It should also be known that Bush is merely a puppet, a front man for the true wielders of power.

[SaSSoun]

Agreed.

[vrej]

a puppet he is!

[Chichu]

It becomes more scary when one takes into consideration Bush not even knowing that he's a puppet, or at least vigorously refusing to accept it. Coming back to the good old similes, its like searching in a dark black room for a cat that is not there...
...did I just watch the preview of Matrix-2?...

[Anonymouse]

Matrix, is my favorite, because it is so indicative of how society really is.

Oh well, I remember a while back I read this whole article about the Matrix in the movie, in a comparison to our reality, our versions of 'truth', etc.

Damn I can't find the URL.

[SaSSoun]

if bush only found out we have millions of oil wells in armenia.
he'd recognize the genocide in a heartbeat. oh wait we don't have any.

[surferarmo]

Sasson, you hit the nail on the head. Armenia unfortunetly has nothing which America can benefit from, therefore, recognizing the genocide would be worthless to this country. That is economically, and politcally speaking. The holocaust is totally over rated. I do believe that the holocaust was horrible, but xxxx...Im over it. I hear it every year. These damn xxxs take the attention away from other atrocities besides the armenian genocide. They take attention away from the congolese genocide, and others which I cant remember off hand.

Why do you think that the US stopped Turkey from invading Kuwait. If you think its because the rulers are nice people, you are wrong. They did this only because turkey did not let us use their boarders during the war. Thank God for the people of Kuwait that they didnt, or another genocide would have gone unnoticed. It was only publicized as a way for us to get back.

While the denial of the genocide is not good morally speaking, or ethically speaking, it is good for the interest of this country. I regret to say that but it is true. We live the way we do partly because of the advantage that is presented by remaining allie with turkey and constantly denying the genocide.

I wonder if Kaloogian is doing anything. I dont know, does anyone know if Kaloogian has done anything to advanc the recognition of the genocide?

[surferarmo]

Every president has mailed those, "I will recognize the genocide" pamphlets out. Too bad we are willing to vote for who ever gets them to us first.

[SaSSoun]

I nominate Anon for president. who seconds it?

[Miss Classy]

unfortunatly, politics will always win over people...
george bush started a war with the middle east over the death of about
8,000 people, and justly so. Yet, over the slaughter of 1.8n million armenians remains unpunished.
Although i was born in Australia, i am Armenian 1st, then australian. this xxxxs heaps of people, but i dont care.
I would happily fight and die 4 armenia, and wait 4 the day that ararat is back where it belongs...
i agree with the person who sed the xxxish holocost has been commercially exploited to the point of being ridiculous...they dont want the Armenians to 'steal' their lime light....all we want is justice 4 the millions of armenian-turkish people who were slaughtered 4 being who they are...