REP. ROBERT DOLD NEW REPUBLICAN VICE-CHAIR OF CONGRESSIONAL ARMENIAN CAUCUS
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12:28 19.10.2012
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed
Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Ed Royce’s (R-CA) announcement
of Illinois Congressman Robert Dold (R-IL) as a new Republican
Vice-Chair of this bipartisan group of pro-Armenian legislators.
“We warmly welcome Congressman Dold as the new Republican Vice-Chairman
of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues,” said ANCA Chairman
Ken Hachikian, who also resides in Representatives Dold’s Illinois
10th Congressional District. “Rep. Dold’s strong track record on
Armenian American issues – from his leadership on the Armenian Genocide
Resolution to his outspoken support of Karabakh’s self-determination
– makes him an important addition to the Armenian Caucus leadership
team. We are grateful to the founders and builders of the Armenian
Caucus and look forward to working with its expanded leadership in
addressing the new challenges our community and cause will face in
the months and years to come.”
In a statement issued earlier, Rep. Royce noted, “I’m honored to
have Rep. Dold serve as the Vice-Chair of the Caucus. He has been a
leader on Armenia policy. We are always working hard in the Caucus,
trying to move the U.S.- Armenia relationship forward, and the added
leadership that Robert brings will be a big plus for the Caucus.”
Rep. Dold accepted the appointment with gratitude, stating, “It is
an honor to accept the position of Vice-Chair for the Congressional
Armenian Caucus. I look forward to further strengthening the political,
economic and cultural bonds between the United States and the Republic
of Armenia.”
Rep. Dold, who is completing his first term in the U.S. House of
Representatives, has received an “A+” rating from the ANCA for
his consistent support and leadership on issues of concern to the
Armenian American community. He joined long-time Armenian Genocide
Resolution lead sponsor Adam Schiff (D-CA) in spearheading this
human rights legislation (H.Res.304) in the 112th Congress. He
spoke out against Secretary Hillary Clinton’s misrepresentation of
the Armenian Genocide as a matter for “historical debate,” joining
with over 60 of his colleagues in co-signing a letter of protest
regarding her statements at a State Department Town Hall meeting. He
was also an early supporter of a measure calling onTurkeyto return
stolen Christian properties to their rightful owners (H.Res.306),
which was adopted by the House of Representatives in December of 2011.
In a statement offered in memory of the victims of the Azerbaijani
pogroms against Armenians in Sumgait, Baku and Kirovabad, Rep. Dold
noted “I stand with the Armenian community around the world to remember
all those who were taken from their homes and from their families –
simply because of their ethnic background. As we remember those who
lost their lives in Sumgait, we must continue to guard against all
discrimination, oppression, and targeted violence against ethnic
groups around the world.”
The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues was founded by
Representatives Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and former Congressman John Porter
(R-IL) in 1995.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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