Action: Support AG recognition

Get up and do something about the Armenian Genocide instead of always asking why it hasnt been recognized!!!!!!!


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C O N G R E S S I O N A L A C T I O N A L E R T
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NORA CALLS UPON ARMENIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICANS
TO URGE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER DICK ARMEY TO
SUPPORT ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION

-- Passage of Radanovich/Rogan Bill will Help
Fuel Armenian American Support for Republicans
in Key House Races Across the Nation

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The fate of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.398)
rests in the hands of the House Republican leadership.

Background:

Rep. Dick Armey (TX), the Majority Leader, is the
"gatekeeper" who sets the legislative agenda of the U.S.
House of Representatives. Despite repeated appeals from
Congressmen George Radanovich, Jim Rogan, and other
Republican friends of the Armenian community, Congressman
Armey has yet to take any action to move the Armenian
Genocide Resolution to a vote. Without his active support,
H.Res.398 will most likely die in the committee process.

This legislation establishing the U.S. record on the
Armenian Genocide was introduced by George Radanovich and
has the strong support of James Rogan and over 40 House
Republicans. The Turkish government has launched a multi-
million dollar campaign to defeat H.Res.398.

On June 29th, thirteen leading Armenian American community
organizations wrote to Majority Leader Armey (see below) to
urge him to take "prompt action" to help pass H.Res.398. In
their letter, these groups noted that Congressman Armey's
"leadership in the passage of this worthwhile legislation
would send a powerful message to our community that the
House Republican leadership shares our community's
commitment to justice and human rights."

The thirteen Armenian American groups are the: Apostolic
Exarchate for Armenian Catholics; Armenian Assembly of
America; Armenian Bar Association; Armenian Evangelical
World Council; Armenian General Benevolent Union; Armenian
Missionary Association of America; Armenian National
Committee of America; Armenian Relief Society of North
America; Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of
America, East; Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of
America, West; Knights of Vartan; Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America, East, and; Prelacy of the
Armenian Apostolic Church of America, West.

Request for Action:

Contact the office of House Majority Leader Dick Armey and
encourage him to take prompt action to pass the Armenian
Genocide resolution (H.Res.398).

Contact information:

Address: Office of Majority Leader Dick Armey
Attention: David Hobbs, Chief of Staff
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, DC 20515-6503

Tel: (202) 225-4000

Fax: (202) 226-2028

Email: david.hobbs@mail.house.gov
[Write "Armenian Genocide Resolution"
in the subject line]

The most effective Congressional contacts are phone calls.
Letters and faxes are also very effective. Emails,
particularly from outside his Congressional district, will
receive less attention.

Provided below are:

1) Talking Points
2) Phone Script
3) Sample Letter
4) Community-wide Letter to Rep. Armey

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1) Talking Points
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* The U.S. Congress should have the moral courage to
stand up against the Turkish governments shameful
campaign to deny the Armenian Genocide.

* The passage of this legislation by the Republican
House of Representatives will reinforce the strong
bonds between the Republican Party and the Armenian
American community.

* The adoption of this legislation will help energize
and mobilize Armenian American voters to back
Republican House candidates - like Jim Rogan - in
areas with large and active Armenian communities.


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2) Phone Script: (Ask to Speak to David Hobbs)
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Hello, my name is _____________. I am an active Republican
who is calling to urge Congressman Armey to take the lead in
passing the Armenian Genocide Resolution - H.Res.398.

As a Republican, I believe that the adoption of this
legislation will help cement the Armenian community's bonds
with the Republican Party. Its passage will help to elect
Republicans this November and to maintain the Republican
majority for the next two years.

I am interested in learning of Congressman Armey's actions
on H.Res.398. Please contact me at [provide your address
and phone number.] Thank you.


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3) Sample Letter
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Dear Majority Leader Armey:

I am writing to encourage you to take prompt legislative
action to ensure the passage of H.Res.398, the Armenian
Genocide Resolution.

This legislation is actively supported by Representatives
Rogan, Radanovich, and many other Republican friends of the
Armenian American community. Its adoption would reinforce
our community's strong ties with the Republican Party and
help mobilize Armenian American voters to support of their
local Republican House candidates.

I am interested in sharing with my family and friends the
news of your support for this measure and of the shared
values of the Republican Party and the Armenian American
community. Please contact me with the steps you have taken
to pass H.Res.398.

Sincerely,

_____________________


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4) Community Letter to House Majority Leader Dick Armey
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"H.RES.398 COMMITTEE"

June 29, 2000

The Honorable Richard Armey
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Armey:

We are writing to respectfully request that you take prompt
legislative action to advance H.Res. 398, the United States
Training on and Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
Resolution This legislation establishing the U.S. record on
the Armenian Genocide was introduced by George Radanovich
and has the strong support of James Rogan and approximately
40 House Republicans.

As you are aware, the adoption of this legislation is a
matter of great interest to Armenian American voters. As
the leaders of our community, we look to you - as the key
individual responsible for setting the legislative agenda of
the U.S. House - to ensure that this measure is brought to
the House floor for a vote.

Your leadership in the passage of this worthwhile
legislation would send a powerful message to our community
that the House Republican leadership shares our community's
commitment to justice and human rights.

Thank you for your consideration of our request. We look
forward to learning of your decision on this matter.

Apostolic Exarchate for Armenian Catholics
Armenian Assembly of America
Armenian Bar Association
Armenian Evangelical World Council
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Armenian Missionary Association of America
Armenian National Committee of America
Armenian Relief Society of North America
Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America - East
Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America - West
Knights of Vartan
Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America - East
Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America - West

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NORA works to expand the Republican Party�s outreach into the
Armenian American community and to encourage Armenians, at the
local, state, and national levels, to become involved in shaping
and advancing the Republican agenda. Armenian American Republicans
interested in learning more about NORA or who would like to
participate in its activities are encouraged to call (202) 232-
5151, write to 1745 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 126, Washington, DC
20006, to contact NORA by email at nora@my.gopnet.com.

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Thank you for your cooperation.
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I'm so tired of all the armenians who put all their energy on the Genocide. It happend 85 years ago. Get over it.

I think it would be mutch better if you put all your energy and time to think what we can do for Armenia now, and not talking every day about the Genocide!

I'd respect an Armenian who plants a tree in Armenia more then an armenian who dedicates all his life to do something about Genocide!

Thanks.

[This message has been edited by ddo77 (edited July 20, 2000).]

Agreed, partially.

Work on the genocide can't stop; I admire people who continue it. But we also have to think about Armenia today, yes. The best way of doing something for our homeland today, in my opinion, is to have enough integrity and to achieve enough success to hold our heads up high as Armenians and to represent our culture with pride and dignity.

Gayane

believe it or not, the right wing xenophibic Dutch government which is democratically chosen by the xenophobic Dutch people, doesn't allow people to memorize the Armenian Genocide, while they allow fascistic and xenophobic, and the Turkish grey wolves operate freely in Holland

DDo77 its people like you who I would personally say are traitors. What do you mean forget about it. So if someone killed your grandmother you would never seek justice huh! People like you are sick!

I've been thinking a lot about this issue and i came to a conclusion. Everyone fights this war in their own way, some of us are doing demonstrations and demading in a Senate or parliaments of other countries to get justice for the Armenian Genocide. Others never stop talking about Genocide and only represent Armenia and Armenians. Some others, may be as a natural reflex, claim that the care so much of the Genocide but they never do anything about it!!! On the other hand their are Armenians who would give up their lives for Armenia and the Armenian case. And now there is this new breed of Armenians who rather forget the Genocide, the Armenian case, then spend a few minutes of their precious, "Sweet" lives to represent Armenia and the Armenian case... we call them "In The Closet Armenians"... even though they are well aware of who they are, where they come from, and the history of their people they choose to be ignorant about it instead of defending who they are and continueing the fight which our ancestors sacrificed their lives for.
Therefore I take my hat off for those who never stopped and will never stop till they see the glory of the Armenian case and the restitution of the Armenian land.To all the other who like to BS and do nothing or those who would like to forget the Armenian case... just step aside, you can live your life as you please just don't tell others how to live their lives or what to do!!!!

Vaj Vaj Vaj!

I knew that you would dislike my opinions, but I did't know that you would go so far. So I'm not a "good" armenian? Ok if you want to think so, it's up to you. But I know that I'm an ARMENIAN, and I will never forget that.

I can say this, I went to far when I said "get over it", for that I'm sorry. But I still think that you spend to mutch time on the Genocide, and that doesn't make me a bad armenian.

I can say this, most of the armenians in Armenia doesn't "care" about Genocide as "we" do in west. I don't say that they have forgot about it, it's just that, that they don't have time and energy to think about Genocide, they are trying to have a normal life in Armenia, and it's hard.

I mean if the turks edmit what they did 85 years ago, it wouldn't help poor children in Armenia.

It seems like armenians who are in the "west" care more about Genocide, you know why, because we have more time and money. But I think, that if you would put your energy and time "in Armenia", that the poor armenian child would get much more from it.

I hope that you understand what I'm trying to say.

>>>Everyone fights this war, or Fights for Armenia ////>>>>>in their own waY.



[This message has been edited by JanFedayi (edited July 21, 2000).]

DDO77,
I think what you've posted here is partially true.
If our dead ancestors could raise from their graves, I'm sure they wouldn't have asked "Did Turkey accept the fact of Genocide?". They would have asked "Do we have a strong state, do our children have enough food?".
I personally am sure that political peace between any two sides is reached only in case of millitary and economic parity. So presently if Armenia will be left on her own againts Turkey, I think they'll admit the fact of Genocide, but their actual millitary and economic power will give them a dominant role in the region and finally they'll assimilate us. This time it will be a White Genocide.
That is why I think that Armenia must ensure a power balance in the region, which will prevent Turkey from further economic, cultural and political expansion.
As for the Genocide, in my opinion, if we one day become a strong state and go on with commemoration of April 24 every year all over the world, the issue of Turkey's official stance on Genocide will become irrelevant.
Arayzhm

Turkey should be punished by paying the victem's families, the same way Germany does.

Aziz -> we are not after the $$$$$$$$

Ddo77 thanks for the apology. I send money through the Armenia Fund a lot. I try to be as active in politics as I can so that the death of my relatives and others will be known. Justice needs to be served.

Mosjan, it's not all about $$$$$$ but Turkey should admitt the Genocide and be punished in a way or other. And it's not fair that Turkey pays punishment to Hayastan because the most of victem's families are living in Syria, France or UsA now, so Turkey shoul;d be punished towards the victems family, then there should be made arrangements for disarmament of the pro-Turkish bad Kurdish tribes. There are some Kurdish tribes, who were pro-Turkish and have murdered a lot of Armenians, till the day of today those tribes are armed by the Turkish army and now they are busy murdering the Kurdish villagers. Those tribes have got the name village guards, so like the Serbs murderers of Bosnia were brought to trial, these tribesmen should also brought to trial, and there should come a law to prohibit these tribes to settle them in Eastern Anatolia any more.
These are fair demands.

Garo why you delete my message about the punishment of the Turkish regime, and the pro-Turkish Kurdish tribesmen? it was just a comment,not offending! Turkey should be punished the same way Nazi Germany and the Bosnian Serbs are, and the proTurkish Kurdish tribesmen,who are called village guardians and are now murdering the Kurdish villages, they are the same proTurkish tribes, who have murdered Armenians. These people should be trialed and these tribesmen, should be prohibited to settle them in Eastern Anatolia anymore!
These are fair and just things that I said.

N E R O GH U T I U N

SORRY GARO, YOU DIDN'T DELETE IT,MEA CULPA, MY FAULT, I DIDN'T KNOW THAT I SHOULD RELOAD THE PAGE TO SEE THE NEW TOPICS.

Sireli hayer,

I can see both points of view on this, but I must side more with those who "go on" about the Genocide. Our ancestor's blood cries out for justice. Until there is justice, we can't stop "going on." And even after we must keep the memory of the Genocide alive, and I believe it is our duty as Armenians to speak out wherever we see genocide occuring today, whether in Rwanda, Cambodia, Bosnia etc. This is also why I feel so strongly that we must stand in unity with the Jews, rather than resenting them, we should admire them, and by the way the Museum of Tolerance in LA has a display about the Armenian Genocide. Though Israel is reluctant to official recognize the genocide, every Jew I know realizes the solidarity and shared suffering of our peoples, indeed the blue print of genocide, used by the Nazis, was created by the Turks. I think the best way to bring about change is educating the new generation of Turks. They are already some who are questioning the crimes of their forefathers.

That was a very nice input half breed.

Ddo77 ba qo kartsiqov inchov enq zbaghvum?
Uremn qo aselov haykakan ceghaspanutyan harc@ mi hat tsari chap chka?
Qez tvum a aptak enq kerel, patasxan@ chenq tvel, u varvats man enq galis???
Ed inch catsr kartsiq unes, mer masin?
Nerkayacnum em im andznakan tesaket@. Indz, andzamb indz, odi pes anhrazhesht, e vor ashxarh@ @nduni ays past@, yev turqerin dataparti. Indz petq e vor turqern aynpes datapartven, vor dranc qoq@ ktrvi es ashxarhi yeresic HAVITYANS HAVITENIC! Dranq menak barbaros chen irenc hamar, dranq fanatikneren,voronc npatakner@ shat heru gnalu mitumner unen. Yev yete heteves nranc xaytarak patmutyan@, ktesnes, vor nranq chen poxvel irenc tsnvats orvanic minchev aysor, yev shat hetevoghakan en irenc "qaghaqakanutyan" mej.
Yev der yerkar klinen aydpisin, yete dem@ charnenq. Turqakan yataghani vtang@ minchev aysor kaxvats e glxneris. Shat el vor 85 tari e ancel. Hnaravorutyun chen unecel verjners talu 85 tari, bayc mi or (Astvats mi arasce) vor unenan ed hnaravorutyun@, qo arajarkov tnkats tsareri etevn enq paxkvelu?
Ches uzum vor tabu darna, vor turq@ chpiti dipchi hayin voch mi depqum?
Ches uzum, vor ashxatenq ed ughghutyamb, steghtsenq hamapatasxan mtnolort ashxarhum, vor karoghananq voch miayn shunch qashel, ayl verelq aprel. Vercru nuyn Arcax@, dra masin inch kases? Nuyn turqern en, nuyn qaghaqakanutyun@, nuyn vtangner@. Hla mi ban el sparnum en, vor uzhov petq e vercnen Arcax@. 85 tari e ancel, incher karigh einq anel Hayastani hamar, vor chenq arel!
Enqan zayracats em, mtqers chem karoghanum normal irar kapel. Hazar ban e mtqovs ancnum. Shat ban kuzeyi asel. Bayc mi ban em uzum xndrel qez. Mi npasti zhoghovrdi paraktman@ ed tesak haytararutyunnerov. Yete ban ches anum Hayastani hamar, du gites. Gone xoseluc araj mtatsi. Liq@ brak unenq, voronq menak vatn en hakvats lselu u fiqselu.
Tshnamin vor tnic chlini, drsic chi lini. Qo ed 2 togh grats@ im kartsiqov voch inch e, qan tshnamutyun.

Im karciq@ Haykakan Ceghaspanutyan veraberyal hetevyaln e. Yes vstah em vor bolorn el giten vor da past e yev katarvac@ voch ayl inch@ ete voch ceghaspanutyun. Uremn inchi chen uzum bardzradzayn haytararen ayd masin? Nuyn inqe turqian kam miacyal nahangnere kam mnacac peturyunner@? Vorovhetev ays ashxarh@ karavarum en qaghaqakan ujer@ asel e te tntesakan shaher@.
Inchi hamar turqian chi janachum ceghaspanutyun@? Mite amachum e amboghj mardkutyan araj vor handes ga vorpes mardaspan? Kaskacum em vorovhetev goyutyn uni Germaniayi orinak@ vor2 janachec Fashistakan Germaniayum katarvac tseghaspanutyun@ u aysor Germanian amboghj ashxarhi araj voch mi problem chuni ayd harcov.
Uremn inchn e patjar@? Tntesakan shaher@!
Turqian vaxenum e hetagayic ev voch te janachelu pastic. Germanian minchev hima vjarum e hreanerin kararvaci hamar ev talis e mec artonutyunner. American hndkacineri hamar steghxum e artonyal paymanner. Aysinqn janachelu pastin hajordum e hatucelu past@.
Turqiayi hamar da klini hogheri ev dramakan harcer. Da e patjar@ vor turqian minchev aysor jxtum e katarvac@ past@ vorakel vorpes ceghaspanutyun.
Isk inchu myus petutyunner@ chen janachum ayd paste? Noric tntesakan ev qaghaqakan shaher! Turqian ayjm irenic nerkayacnum e tntesakan zargacum unecox mi petutyun vor@ bavakan lav shuka e nerdrumneri hamar. Baci dranic turqiayi ashxarhagrakan dirq@ karevor der uni amboghj mijazgayin shukayi hamar. Aysinqe ayn petutyunner@ voronq tntesakan kam qaghaqakan arumov ev unen korcnelu ban chen janachi haykakan xcghaspanutyun@.
Mi var apacuyuc. Fransian patrastvum er lselu haykakan ceghaspanutyan harc@ senatum ev erb turqian fransiayi het knqvox milliard dollaranoc zenqi paymanagri knqum@ drec harcakani tak, Fransian moracan ayd harci masum senatum xosel.
Vorn e lucum@ ays harci?
Erb vor Hayastan@ klini mi erkir vori het haraberutyunner unenal@ klini aveli shahavet tntesakan kam qaxaqakan arumov qanc te turqiayi het ayd depqum petutyunner@ ksksen mtacel ayd uxutyamb. @ndunel te chndunel ays paste@ Kam da klini mi mijoc turqiayin parjelu, bayc qani der turqiayi tntesutyun@ zarganum e ays scenare qich havanakan e.
Ayn petutyunner@ voronq chunen mec tntesakan shaher turqiayum , kam vortex humanitar shaher@ aveli bardz er dasvum qan qaghaqakan shaher@ ayd petutyunner@ avelu shut kndunen haykakan ceghaspanutyan harc@.

Nax yev arach Barev dzez Bavakanin Uraxali e tesnel Nor Masnakistner yev naManavad Garo'i masnaktsutyun @ Barov ek yekel .

isk Iyjem mi kani torrov portsme kisel dzez het iyn inch im karstikne.

verchin 2 orer@ anstkatsretsy Fresno Ca.
shateris Haytni vor fresnon da Arachin CA. Haykakan Garrutn e yerel yev minch iysor iynter Kan Bavaknin HAyer voronk tsnvel yev metsatsel en iynter. KA HAykakan Teseranots / Haykakan xanutner / Metsaharust yev BAvakanin Hzor " Qaraqakan " shrjapatov / datavorner yev senatorener yev, nuynisk Sasuntsy Davidi Ardzan @ kangnats e Fresno'i qaraqapetaranai arach , yev iylen yev iylen , i vercho 2 HAykakan GerezmanAtun #1 Ararat #2 Masis .
im fresno iystselelu n@patak@ / iytselel yev N@karel Soromon Tehlehlyani Gerezman Hushardzan@, yete iys ashxarhum ka mek@ vor der chgity te Soromon Thelehlyan@ ov e /iyn nuyn andzn e ov satkatsrets turk talyat "*****yin" .
Ir tesaki mej Hamest sakayn yev BAvakanin hervist achki @enknor / indz petq yerats n@karner@ n@kareluts heto urraki man eyi galsi mer Haykakan gerezmanatan @ kartum tarber anuner tapanaqareri vra . shteri vra grvats Eyin | HAYRENIKI KAROT SRTUM |tsavali e .
De hima yes chem duk asek es martik nuynisk Mahatsats Jamanak nuynisk Hayrenik en asum / nerkayatsnum irenst Korust@ yev dard@ irents Tapanakarerov.
Yerb asum en Haykakan Tseraspanutyun / da menak turkeri Kormist Yatarani tak Spanvats Hayeri Masin che xosk@ loq,
da nayev hajortor tarineri karotits yev darr@ huyserits / otar aper gaxtats Hayeiri hamar nuynpes yerel e Genotsid.
Hargek iys / mer naxnineri Hishatak@ yev Hargek n@rants Katarats gorts@ yev Zohorutyuner@, Hargek inQnert dzez .
Hargelov Mer antsavornerin..