Radanovich Praises House Committee For Passing Armenian Genocide Legislation
Yerevan, September 20, Yerkir - Congressman George Radanovich praised the House International Relations Committee for passing a resolution he sponsored reaffirming the United States' record on the Armenian Genocide, Noyan Tapan reported.
"The U.S. National Archives is replete with thousands of pages documenting the premeditated extermination of the Armenian people," Congressman Radanovich said. "As the Armenia Genocide was being committed, the United States launched an unprecedented diplomatic, political, and humanitarian struggle to end the carnage and protect the survivors.
"I appreciate the bipartisan support for this resolution, which properly acknowledges the Armenian Genocide, reaffirms the proud and groundbreaking chapter in U.S. history to halt the Genocide, and renews our commitment to preventing other occurrences of man's inhumanity to man."
"Congressman Radanovich has been a tremendously powerful voice for Armenian Genocide reaffirmation for over 10 years. Armenian Americans from around the country are grateful for his unwavering resolve to see the United States Congress reaffirm this crime against humanity," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America. "We look forward to building on the Committee's action and to working with all members of Congress to secure a full floor vote on Armenian Genocide legislation at the earliest opportunity."
"On behalf of the Armenian Assembly of America and the pan-Armenian community, we commend Congressman Radanovich for his steadfast leadership and tenacity in championing this critical measure," said Armenian Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.
The resolution, approved by a vote of 40-7, calls upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and a genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide.
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