ARMENIAN
ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:
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Saroyan Ashbahian
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U.S. SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS
CONGRATULATES
REP. JACKIE SPEIER FOR HER
LEADERSHIP IN STRENGETHING U.S.-ARMENIA RELATIONS
Underscores the importance of recognizing the Armenian Genocide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly), U.S. Senator Kamala Harris applauded Congresswoman Jackie
Speier (D-CA) on her work to strengthen bilateral relations between the United
States and Armenia.
“It is a
great joy that I join the Armenian Assembly’s 2019 National Advocacy Conference
in congratulating my colleague Congresswoman Jackie Speier for her enduring
commitment and support for the Armenian American community and U.S.-Armenian
relations,” Senator Harris said.
“Jackie and
I also understand the importance of recognizing the Armenian Genocide. I am
proud to be an original cosponsor of Senate Resolution 150, which ensures that
American foreign policy appropriately reflects and acknowledges the horrors of
the Armenian genocide. When it comes to crimes against humanity, we can never
be silent – we must always speak uncomfortable truths about the past, lest we
repeat it.”
Congresswoman
Speier was honored for her exemplary work in the U.S. House of Representatives,
as well as her leadership, dedication, and passionate support of Armenia and
Artsakh. Armenian American leaders and activists throughout the United States
attended the Gala in Washington, D.C., which was part of the Armenian Assembly
of America's 2019 National Advocacy Conference.
“I also
commend Jackie for her leadership in securing robust aid to help protect free
and fair elections, the rule of law, and good governance across Armenia. Her
efforts represent a powerful bipartisan consensus in Congress to affirm our
shared democratic values with the people of Armenia. I am certain that with
Jackie’s continued leadership in Congress, we will only strengthen
U.S.-Armenian relations moving forward and continue building a better future
for our children and ourselves,” Senator Harris added.
The full
letter is available at bit.ly/kamalaharris2019
Established
in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based
nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of
Armenian issues. The Assembly is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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