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  • #81
    Originally posted by Joseph View Post
    JOHN EDWARDS PROMISES TO IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN CASE OF BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT

    Noyan Tapan
    Aug 13 2007

    LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 13, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. Democrat
    candidate John Edwards proposed for 2008 presidential elections in
    the US has promised to immediately recognize the Armenian Genocide in
    case of being elected. He made a statement about this at the August 11
    meeting in the city of Lake View Terrace (California) when responding
    to a question of Radio Liberty's reporter.
    He should know better than to even bother Armenians with his promises. If he said that to me I'd tell him to keep his mouth shut until he's elected... then he can tell us about what he's going to do for us...

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    • #82
      Originally posted by Joseph
      Dennis Hastert is set to resign. It should become confirmed in the news tomorrow.

      Another one bites the dust. (Karl Rove resigned earlier thi week, hurra!)
      Hastert Say He's Not Seeking Re-Election
      Updated 12:23 PM ET August 17, 2007
      By DEANNA BELLANDI
      X-Sender: Asbed Bedrossian <[email protected]>
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      YORKVILLE, Ill. (AP) - Rep. Dennis Hastert, who was speaker of the
      House longer than any Republican, announced Friday morning he will not
      seek another term in Congress.

      Speaking to hundreds of supporters outside the Kendall County
      courthouse in his northern Illinois district, Hastert thanked staff,
      supporters and voters who helped keep him in office for 20 years.

      "Together, we have made a difference," he said. Citing legislation for
      domestic security, Medicare, technology research, Social Security and
      alternative fuel sources, he added, "We passed improvements that have
      quietly made a real difference in people's lives."

      President Bush praised Hastert in a statement. "Drawing on lessons he
      learned as a coach, he successfully guided Members of Congress to work
      together to enact legislation that has improved the lives of
      Americans," Bush said.

      Retirement speculation had circulated since Hastert forfeited the
      powerful speaker's post when Republicans lost control of the House in
      last year's elections. Hastert, 65, declined to run for minority
      leader, taking on a role as elder statesman among Republicans.

      In his release, Hastert said his accomplishments as a congressman for
      his northern Illinois district and as House speaker weren't his own
      doing, but happened because of support from constituents, friends and
      colleagues.

      "We worked together to pass legislation to provide a service or to
      meet the need or those we served," he said. "We fought for our beliefs
      and worked to improve our communities, our district and our country."

      Hastert's retirement has local Democrats starting to boast they can
      win another congressional seat, even as the GOP vows it won't easily
      give up a seat it has held for two decades. Hastert was considered by
      many to be unbeatable in his northern Illinois district.

      "Any Democrat thinking of getting into this race does so at his or her
      own peril," said National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman
      Ken Spain.

      A Hastert vacancy is the second in Illinois that Republicans would
      have to contend with because retiring Rep. Ray LaHood is giving up a
      central Illinois congressional seat controlled by the GOP for nearly
      90 years. LaHood will leave when his term ends in January 2009.

      National Republicans "now have to defend another open seat in a blue
      state where the president is incredibly unpopular," said DCCC
      spokesman Doug Thornell.

      Thornell said a race to replace Hastert would be a "a real
      opportunity" for Democrats in a "competitive district." The district
      stretches from Hastert's Plano home south of Chicago all the way to
      the Mississippi River.

      Some local Democrats say they might snag Hastert's district away from
      Republicans because the populated areas are leaning more Democratic as
      people migrate there from the heavily Democratic city of Chicago in
      search of less expensive housing. They also point to last year's
      election, when two Democrats from Hastert's district won open seats in
      the Illinois Senate that had been held by Republicans.

      "Times, they have a-changed," said state Sen. Michael Noland, one of
      those Democrats who now represents the Elgin area west of Chicago.

      President Bush carried the district in 2004 with 55 percent of the
      vote.
      General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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      • #83
        Armenian Assembly of America
        1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 600
        Washington, DC 20036
        Phone: 202-393-3434
        Fax: 202-638-4904
        Email: [email protected]
        Web: www.aaainc.org


        PRESS RELEASE
        CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
        August 22, 2007
        Phone: (202) 393-3434
        Web: www.aaainc.org
        E-mail: [email protected]


        ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY WELCOMES CONGRESSMAN BISHOP'S PLEDGE TO JOIN THE
        ARMENIAN CAUCUS

        Salt Lake City, Utah - At the urging of the Armenian Assembly of
        America, Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) has pledged to join the
        Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, making him the first
        Representative from the state of Utah to join this 155-member body.

        "I'm proud to join the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues," Bishop
        told the Assembly. "I look forward to working with my Caucus colleagues
        to help ensure that Armenian-American issues are represented in
        Washington."

        Assembly Western Office Director Lena Kaimian and ARAMAC activist Berge
        Depoyan met with Bishop at his district office in Ogden, Utah to discuss
        issues facing the Armenian community and to encourage the lawmaker's
        membership to the Caucus. During their August 7th meeting, Kaimian and
        Depoyan discussed the importance of U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian
        Genocide and briefed the Congressman on the status of H. Res. 106, the
        Armenian Genocide resolution pending in the House of Representatives.

        "We welcome Congressman Bishop's decision to join the Caucus as a result
        of direct meetings with the Assembly," said Kaimian. "The Congressman
        has been highly receptive to our issues. We look forward to working with
        him and his colleagues on issues critical to Armenian-Americans and
        Armenia."

        Bishop serves on the House Armed Services, Education and Labor, and
        Natural Resources Committees.

        While in Utah, Kaimian also met with the office of Congressman Chris
        Cannon (R-UT) to discuss Armenian legislative issues pending before
        Congress, including the Armenian Genocide resolution.

        Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly is the largest
        Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
        and awareness of Armenian issues. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
        membership organization.


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        NR#2007-094
        General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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        • #84
          Mia Farrow makes noise to save Darfur

          BY CHRISTINA BOYLE
          DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

          Saturday, August 25th 2007, 4:00 AM

          Actress Mia Farrow brought her campaign to end genocide in Darfur to New York yesterday.

          Flanked by staffers from Dream for Darfur and the American Jewish World Service, the star vowed to keep fighting to bring peace to the war-ravaged African nation.

          "I shirked interviews all my life," Farrow said. "But I'm here, and I will be here until the people of Darfur are safe."

          Farrow spoke about her latest mission to Darfur, where she lit an Olympic-style torch to highlight China's support for the Sudanese government, which is failing to end the atrocities. China will be the site of the Olympics in 2008.

          The light will be taken to other nations that have experienced genocide, including Armenia, Bosnia, Germany and Cambodia.

          Farrow said her organization will ask corporate sponsors of the Beijing Olympics to rethink their support of the Games. It also will urge Steven Spielberg, the artistic director of the opening ceremony, to reconsider his role.

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          • #85
            I've never been a big fan of Farrow - always thought she was a bit koo koo...but I really think she is onto something here. Nations that show callousness in the face of intense human suffering should be condemned and should not be allowed "business as usual". (I feel the same way regarding US abuses BTW). Darfur is shameful. The failure to stop the Sudanese government that is supporting the genociders is shameful. And if it takes shame to get those who support them to stop - I say yeah to this - and more. Head should roll...Muslim Sudanese heads - lots of them - all these brutal warlords should be killed and their towns and villages laid waste. The world should have zero tolerance for these murdous thugs and any who support them.

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            • #86
              ONGRESSMAN FROM UTAH HAS PLEDGED TO JOIN CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS ON ARMENIAN ISSUES.

              arminfo
              2007-08-29 16:24:00

              The Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) told ArmInfo that Congressman
              Rob Bishop will be the first Representative from the state of Utah
              to join this 155-member body. "I'm proud to join the Congressional
              Caucus on Armenian Issues," Bishop told the Assembly. "I look
              forward to working with my Caucus colleagues to help ensure that
              Armenian-American issues are represented in Washington."

              According to the source, Assembly Western Office Director Lena Kaimian
              and ARAMAC activist Berge Depoyan met with Bishop at his district
              office in Ogden, Utah to discuss issues facing the Armenian community
              and to encourage the lawmaker's membership to the Caucus. During their
              August 7th meeting, Kaimian and Depoyan discussed the importance of
              U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide and briefed the Congressman
              on the status of H. Res. 106, the Armenian Genocide resolution pending
              in the House of Representatives.

              "We welcome Congressman Bishop's decision to join the Caucus as a
              result of direct meetings with the Assembly," said Kaimian. "The
              Congressman has been highly receptive to our issues. We look forward
              to working with him and his colleagues on issues critical to Armenian-
              Americans and Armenia."

              To note, Rob Bishop serves on the House Armed Services, Education
              and Labor, and Natural Resources Committees.
              General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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              • #87
                Monday, September 3, 2007



                Wilmington City Council Calls On Delaware Congressional Representative To Support Armenian Genocide Legislation

                WILMINGTON, Del.--The City Council of Wilmington, Del. on August 23 voted unanimously to call on Delaware Congressional Representative Michael Castle (D-DE) to support the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.106, reported the Armenian National Committee of America, Eastern Region.
                Introduced by Councilman Samuel Prado, representing the City of Wilmington's fifth district, the powerfully worded resolution was presented and voted upon with no debate. The resolution, which cites the history of the Armenian Genocide and urges cosponsorship of H. Res. 106, also urges the "Turkish Government to accept responsibility for this tragic event in world history."
                "We commend Councilman Prado for working within the State of Delaware to urge Representative Castle to sign on to H. Res. 106," stated ANCA Eastern Region Executive Director Karine Birazian. "The Armenian Community of Delaware, and Armenians throughout the nation welcomes this initiative and hope that the action taken in Wilmington will build on the already majority support for the initiative."
                Prado also issued a proclamation honoring the ANCA for fostering public awareness for Armenian Genocide recognition and its work in support of self-determination for the people of Nagorno Karabakh. Birazian accepted in the proclamation on behalf of the ANCA, along with ANC of PA Chairman, Dr. Ara Chalian, and ANC Delaware activist Mike Kalajian. Each spoke before the overflow crowd of over 250 community citizens in attendance about the history of the Armenian Genocide, and urged Delaware Congressman Mike Castle to sign on the resolution.
                In a strong and moving statement read at the City Council meeting, Kalajian stated, "here we are now, 92 years and 10,000 miles away, living in the relative safety of the state of Delaware in this great country America. Why should we care what happened nearly a century ago and so far away? Because apathy bears acceptance, and we cannot condone a horror such as this... We can not, and will not, accept that any government has the right to exterminate any segment of its innocent citizenry for any reason, not for the color of their skin, not for their religious or political beliefs, and not for their race." Kalajian was instrumental earlier this year in working with State Representative John A. Kowalko (D-25) who introduced a resolution in the Delaware General Assembly in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. The resolution was adopted by voice vote with no opposition on April 5.
                Prado, son of Jesus Prado, and a lifelong resident of the City of Wilmington was elected to represent the Wilmington's 5th District in 1984. Samuel was previously employed by the AIG Life Insurance company in the area of customer service. He attended Salesianum Catholic High School. He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Delaware and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Following passage of the Armenian Genocide resolution, Prado explained his reasons for introducing the legislation, stating: "As someone who has studied history, I came across the subject of the Armenian Genocide in reading about World War I. I found this event to be not only tragic but also very telling about the evil that fellow man can inflict on others. What I found particularly appalling however is the present-day government of Turkey continued denial of genocide and the political motivations behind it. I am saddened that the United States will not admit that Turkey did this for fear of upsetting its political alliance with the Turkish State. The reality is that Turkey needs to own up to what it did the Armenians. And just as Germany had to pay reparations to the Jews, Turkey in the end, will have to do the same for the Armenians."
                "Whether that is through financial compensation or returning land that was violently taken from Armenia, Turkey will have to do either in order to rectify this historical injustice. I find it equally appalling the Turkey maintains a blockade on Armenia and continues to mistreat the small surviving Armenian community in Anatolia. This also applies to its treatment of the Greeks and Assyrians. People in the United States need to realize that this so-called ally of the US has committed atrocities against its Christian inhabitants and ironically, anti-US sentiment in Turkey is higher than in Iran and many other Muslim countries. Even though I'm just a City Councilman, I will do my part to getting the word out about this evil event with the hope that it will never happen again. I sincerely hope that Rep. Mike Castle does the right thing and votes for House Resolution 106 to recognize the Armenian Genocide."
                Later that evening, ANC of PA Chairman, Dr. Chalian was interviewed live on Horizon Armenian Television and shared with the viewers what had happened that evening: "Working with city councils is an innovative way to urge members of Congress to take action on the Armenian Genocide Resolution," commented Chalian. "We are so grateful for Councilman Prado's initiative on this matter."


                Friday, August 31, 2007
                General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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                • #88
                  ay LaHood becomes 227th cosponsor of Armenian Genocide Resolution
                  08.08.2007 13:57 GMT+04:00
                  /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian National Committee of Illinois (ANC of IL) welcomed the 14th Representative from Illinois to cosponsor House Resolution 106 in recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Congressman Ray LaHood (R-IL-18).

                  “We welcome Congressman LaHood as the 14th cosponsor of H. Res. 106 from Illinois,” stated Ari Killian, Chairperson of the ANC of Illinois.

                  Constituents and local activists, together with Armenians from the State of Illinois and nationwide praise the Congressman for his support for this resolution. To date, the House resolution has 227 cosponsors, the ANCA reports.

                  Congressman LaHood has dedicated his life to public service. He was a junior high school social studies teacher for six years prior to his political career. In 1982, he was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. From 1982-1994, he served as Chief of Staff for U.S. House Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL-18). In 1994, he was elected to the United States Congress.

                  The H. Res. 106 recognizing the Armenian Genocide urges the U.S. President to use term ‘genocide’ in his April 24 annual statement. The resolution was introduced by Representative Adam Schiff, the 4th-term Democrat from California, January 30, 2007.
                  General Antranik (1865-1927): “I am not a nationalist. I recognize only one nation, the nation of the oppressed.”

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                  • #89



                    Number of Armenian Genocide Resolution cosponsors steadily growing


                    20.09.2007 13:28 GMT+04:00

                    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ In a sign of the growing momentum toward the adoption of Congressional legislation recognizing the Armenian Genocide, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and newly elected Representative Laura Richardson (D-CA), this week, added their names as cosponsors of this human rights legislation, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

                    "Armenians in Washington, California and around the nation are encouraged to see Senator Murray and Representative Richardson – both first-time supporters of federal legislation commemorating the Armenian Genocide – join the growing Congressional majority in support of the recognition of this crime against humanity," said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. "We look forward for Members of Congress – at long last – to have the opportunity to steer America back to the right side of this fundamental issue of justice and basic human rights."

                    The House version of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.106, was introduced on January 30th by lead author Rep. Adam Schiff, along with Rep. George Radanovich (R-CA), Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI).

                    With Rep. Richardson’s support, the legislation now has 226 cosponsors.

                    A similar resolution in the Senate (S.Res.106), introduced by Assistant Majority Leader xxxx Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) currently now has 32 cosponsors, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (D-NY). Both resolutions call 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 genocide documented in the United
                    States record relating to the Armenian Genocide.

                    The Armenian Genocide has been officially recognized, through legislation or proclamation, by 40 U.S. states. It is also supported by the Genocide Intervention Network, National Council of Churches, American Values, Jewish groups including the Zionist Organization of America and Americans for Peace Now, as well as by a diverse coalition that includes organizations representing the Ukrainian, Greek, Filipino, Polish, Hungarian, Arab, Bulgarian, Latvian, Romanian, Lithuanian, Slovakian, and other communities.

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                    • #90



                      H.Res.106 to be considered by U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee October 10


                      02.10.2007 13:11 GMT+04:00

                      /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The House Foreign Affairs Committee is set to mark up the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106) on Wednesday, October 10, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). Committee discussion and adoption of the resolution will set the stage for subsequent full House consideration of the key human rights measure.

                      Introduced on January 30th by Rep. Adam Schiff along with Representative George Radanovich (R-CA), Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI), the Armenian Genocide resolution 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 genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide. The resolution is cosponsored by 226 Members of Congress from 39 states. A similar resolution in the Senate (S.Res.106), introduced by Assistant Majority Leader xxxx Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) currently has 31 cosponsors, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (D-NY).

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