Ashot Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hillary Clinton pledges to recognize Genocide as President Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, in a forceful statement shared with the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), called for Congressional passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution and pledged that, as President, she will recognize the Armenian Genocide. "Armenian Americans from across the United States welcome Hillary Clinton's strong support for the adoption of the Armenian Genocide Resolution, and her pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide as President of the United States," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "Hillary Clinton's statement, which reflects her consistent track record of support in public office, speaks powerfully to our community's deeply held concerns regarding the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the expansion of the U.S.-Armenia relationship, and a fair and democratic resolution of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict." As a Senator, Hillary Clinton has, since 2002, has cosponsored successive Armenian Genocide resolutions. She joined Senate colleagues in cosigning letters to President Bush in 2005 and 2006 urging him to recognize the Armenian Genocide. “Alone among the Presidential candidates, I have been a longstanding supporter of the Armenian Genocide Resolution. I have been a co-sponsor of the Resolution since 2002, and I support adoption of this legislation by both Houses of Congress. I believe the horrible events perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire against Armenians constitute a clear case of genocide. I have twice written to President Bush calling on him to refer to the Armenian Genocide in his annual commemorative statement and, as President, I will recognize the Armenian Genocide. Our common morality and our nation’s credibility as a voice for human rights challenge us to ensure that the Armenian Genocide be recognized and remembered by the Congress and the President of the United States. If the mass atrocities of the 20th Century have taught us anything it is that we must honestly look the facts of history in the face in order to learn their lessons, and ensure they will not happen again. It is not just about the past, but about our future. We must close the gap between words and deeds to prevent mass atrocities. That is why I am a supporter of the Responsibility to Protect. As President, I will work to build and enhance U.S. and international capacity to act early and effectively to prevent mass atrocities. The Bush administration’s words of condemnation have not been backed with leadership to stop the genocide in Darfur. I support a no-fly-zone over Darfur. I have championed strong international action to ensure that the government of Sudan can no longer act with impunity, or interfere with the international peacekeeping force, which is essential for the protection of the people of Darfur. I value my friendship with our nation’s vibrant Armenian-American community. This is in keeping with my dedication to the causes of the Armenian-American community over many years. I was privileged as First Lady to speak at the first-ever White House gathering in 1994 for leaders from Armenia and the Armenian-American community to celebrate the historic occasion of Armenia’s reborn independence. I said at the time that America will stand with you as you realize what the great Armenian poet, Puzant Granian, called the Armenian’s dream “to be left in peace in his mountains, to build, to dream, to create.” I will, as President, work to expand and improve U.S.-Armenia relations in addressing the common issues facing our two nations: increasing trade, fostering closer economic ties, fighting terrorism, strengthening democratic institutions, pursuing our military partnership and deepening cooperation with NATO, and cooperating on regional concerns, among them a fair and democratic resolution of the Nagorno-Karabagh conflict. As President, I will expand U.S. assistance programs to Armenia and to the people of Nagorno-Karabagh. I look forward, as President, to continuing to work with the Armenian-American community on the many domestic and international challenges we face together, and to build on the strong foundations of shared values that have long brought together the American and Armenian peoples,” Mrs. Clinton stated. Public Radio of Armenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Don't be fooled SHE WON'T!!! Where was she when her husband backed off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 She had no say in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 as President, I will recognize the Armenian Genocide. doesn't say she'll call it that way, its just gonna be another round of atrocities, massacres etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Don't be fooled SHE WON'T!!! Where was she when her husband backed off? Exactly! The current cretin that occupies the White House also promised and what happened? He managed to squeeze some half million dollars from stupid Armenians for his campaign (maybe more). Do not forget that American presidents seldom have real power over policymaking. The deep pockets have the final say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 She could say I do recognise it, but will the US recognise it? - no comment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominO123 Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 She had no say in it... Then she's not worthy of being a president. Leading a country like an US request leadership, request having opinions and communicating them. What say had she when her husband was president on anything? mNothing..., she's a puppet of her husband, a way to go against the two mandate limit and sit her and consult her husband on everything. My point was that her husband did noit recognize it when he was a president, he back it off..., so will he pressurise his wife to do the same. Don't forget that the first person she will consult on everything will be her husband and we know how he deal with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 What do you suggest Dom, a muslim president? if not then there will be one other choice, McKain... so my best bet would be Clinton, rather than Obama or McKain!!! not for the AG but for the people living in the US... for AG recognition there is no president that has anything to say in it. If the Senate passes then the president himself has no choice to pass it... so screw the presidents start working on the parliament and house of senate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) who's the muslim? If you're talking about Obama, thats an urban legend. He spent couple of years in Indonesia when he was a kid, thats about it. He's Cristian. If McCain wins, expect to see Armenian aid to go down, while he lifts the 907 off Azerbaijan and continues to bend over for the turds. Edited January 26, 2008 by AVO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aSoldier Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 So if clinton won't, who will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 She won't recognize it. She's a close friend of Madeline Albright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I don't believe any promises presidential candidates make. However, I do want Hillary to win. She already has experience in the White House and she's been active as a Senator. Plus she's a woman. Women think differently and are more compassionate. A woman president would never, ever have agreed to start the Iraqi war. And about Obama. I really liked him the other day watching the Democratic debate! He's really intelligent and very well-spoken. I'm just leaning towards Hillary because she's a woman and because the thought of having Bill Clinton back in office is really comforting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashot Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Anoushik? it seems like more of a gender issue for you...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Em Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I don't believe any promises presidential candidates make. However, I do want Hillary to win. She already has experience in the White House and she's been active as a Senator. Plus she's a woman. Women think differently and are more compassionate. A woman president would never, ever have agreed to start the Iraqi war. And about Obama. I really liked him the other day watching the Democratic debate! He's really intelligent and very well-spoken. I'm just leaning towards Hillary because she's a woman and because the thought of having Bill Clinton back in office is really comforting. Agreed! Word for word. : ) Are you participating in primaries on Feb. 5th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Agreed! Word for word. : ) Are you participating in primaries on Feb. 5th? Yes Are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Anoushik? it seems like more of a gender issue for you...lol Guilty as charged! But then again, this has always been a gender issue in the U.S. The U.S. is years behind from other democratic countries when it comes to giving political power to women. And we are living the results of that. On a related note http://www.newsweek.com/id/101079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Guilty as charged! But then again, this has always been a gender issue in the U.S. The U.S. is years behind from other democratic countries when it comes to giving political power to women. And we are living the results of that. On a related note http://www.newsweek.com/id/101079 I understand where you're coming from Anoushik, as usually women being maternal beings as they are, they wouldn't want to get into unnecessary wars. I also preferred the Clinton Administration times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 sorry girls, but Armenia comes first for me, and Obama has the most to offer. See you at the primaries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) On a second thought, if one of you agrees not to go, I promise not to go cancel each other I'm joking of course, there is other stuff that needs to be voted on Edited January 26, 2008 by AVO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hillary's report card from ANCA http://www.anca.org/legislative_center/ele...ail.php?id=2067 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Obama http://www.anca.org/legislative_center/ele...ail.php?id=2027 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-47 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 A woman president would never, ever have agreed to start the Iraqi war. Sadly, this is not necessarily the case. Although she has changed her position on Iraq, Hilary was initially one of the supporters of the illegal occupation of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-47 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 There is also John Edwards http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=24660 Everything looked good on that page except when I read this bizarre line : Edwards went on to note that, "we must also continue to strengthen our relationship with Turkey, an important democratic ally against the forces of tyranny in the region." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) There is also John Edwards http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=24660 Everything looked good on that page except when I read this bizarre line : Edwards went on to note that, "we must also continue to strengthen our relationship with Turkey, an important democratic ally against the forces of tyranny in the region." Once our American hicks learn that turkey is an ugly bird that is massacred every November, not a country. Gobble gobble to you Hillary, Edwards and Obama too That goes to you Paul gobble, gobbe Goble, or whatever the furk your name is http://hyeforum.com/lofiversion/index.php?t4177.html http://www.audiosparx.com/sa/archive/Anima...-gobbling/56932 Edited January 26, 2008 by Arpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVO Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Edwards is your regular average politician playing both sides. Milking whatever he can out of Nataline Sarkisyan, poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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