Armenian Assembly of America
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PRESS RELEASE
August 3, 2007
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
E-mail: [email protected]
ADMINISTRATION & CONGRESSIONAL SOURCES CONFIRM THE WITHDRAWAL OF
AMBASSADOR RICHARD HOAGLAND’S NOMINATION
Washington, DC – Earlier today, sources within both the Administration
and Congress confirmed the withdrawal of Richard Hoagland’s nomination
as America’s next Ambassador to Armenia.
Should this withdrawal indicate that the next nominee to serve as U.S.
Ambassador to Armenia shall properly acknowledge and characterize the
Armenian Genocide, then this is a positive development.
Hoagland was nominated by the Administration to replace Ambassador John
M. Evans, who was rebuked by State Department officials, but commended
by the Assembly for having publicly affirmed the Armenian Genocide.
The Armenian Assembly will continue to work towards the full and
universal affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.
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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