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News | 20.10.08 | 16:00

Assembly Viewpoint: AAA director weighs in on regional/international issues

By Ruzanna Amiraghyan
ArmeniaNow reporter
Armenian Assembly of America Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh country director Arpi Vartanian met with journalists at the “Tesaket” Press Club in Yerevan October 17, addressing issues including the upcoming US presidential election and Turkish-Armenian relations.

“Many of the Armenians, as far as I have heard, are more Obama supporters rather than McCain’s, not only because of his vision of the domestic problems, but also because of the genocide [recognition] issue,”as Obama has repeatedly mentioned the necessity to recognize the fact of the Genocide, said Vartanian.

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monique (unverified)
22.10.2008 00:54
Hi. My name is monique. My mother was armenian. I have been wanting to do something in didecation to her about our people. My dream is to have a place in remembrance of what happen. My father says these things are important to remember so we don't repeat history. I would hope to have a place her to reprensent others too throught out the year. My mom with her family hide jews. My dad would teach about the Jewish geniocide in government classes. I need to find help for this? Do you have information. coolspringwaters@yahoo.com
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