Armenians Love Obama! The Armenian National Committee of America Endorses Obama

[MadBadger]

ANCA ENDORSES OBAMA IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today endorsed Barack Obama as the Democratic candidate best positioned to bring fundamental change to how the United States addresses issues of special concern to Armenian American voters.

"The Armenian National Committee of America is proud today to endorse Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States," said ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian. "Based on his strong record in office, his bold statements as a candidate, and our judgment as to the policies he will pursue as President, we believe that, among a strong field of Democratic candidates, Senator Obama will best reflect the views and values of Armenian American voters."

The official announcement came during a press conference held at the ANCA Western Region headquarters, featuring remarks by Obama supporters, Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) and L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti as well as ANCA National Board Member Raffi Hamparian and Armenians for Obama Chairwoman Nora Hovsepian.

In a powerful statement, issued on January 20th, Senator Obama voiced his strong support for passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 & S.Res.106) currently before Congress, and pledged that, as President, he will recognize the Armenian Genocide.

The Presidential hopeful also reaffirmed his support for a strong "U.S.-Armenian relationship that advances our common security and strengthens Armenian democracy." Unlike other Democratic candidates, he also pledged to "promote Armenian security by seeking an end to the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades, and by working for a lasting and durable settlement of the Nagorno Karabagh conflict that is agreeable to all parties, and based upon America’s founding commitment to the principles of democracy and self determination."

http://www.azg.am/EN/2008020106

[Darth_Kitten]

1. Armenia, with it's wonderful record of fighting for women's rights.

Just saying.

[madrchsod]

2. womem`s rights in armenia?

yes the right to shut the fuck up and do what they are told.....

[Adelante]

3. Yeah, but, these are Armenian-Americans nt

[magatte]

4. Way to go about insulting a whole ethnic minority. Keep doing it.

It`s amazing the desperation and hate in the Hillary supporters on this site.

[jasmine621]

5. I think this is more proof of Pelosi's leanings. nt

[jasmine621]

6. I guess Hillary was blowing in the wind when she supported recognizing

Armenian genocide.

http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=24651

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton called for Congressional passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution and pledged that, as President, she will recognize the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

"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," said Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY).

"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 Karabakh conflict."

[Hope And Change]

7. Great News!

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo from California who is half Armenian has also recently endorsed Obama.

[peoli]

8. Glendale, Ca. (suburb of Los Angeles) is called 'The Armenian Capitol of the US" and they also have

"Little Armenia" there.

I worked there in Glendale and one of my favorite people ever is an Armenian that fled from Iran with trackers, and under gunfire to eventually get to the United States. They worked hard and lived with parents and children in the same house. He was one of my top 5 favorite people Ive ever known. Really amazing guy.

Also yes the women of course have a completely different cultural identity than American women do, but they are all very proud and family oriented.