ArmInfo.The Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) calls for a thorough investigation to reveal the secret influence of Turkey on the US government.
As stated in the message received by ArmInfo, President Trump's statement demonstrates the need for the FBI and the congressional intelligence committees to conduct a thorough investigation of all evidence of Turkey's secret influence over the US government. The co-chairs of the Armenian Assembly Anthony Barsamian and Van Krikorian recalled that today Christians are still in immediate danger and are constantly attacked. In this situation, they believe, the president's statement is incapable of upholding human rights and is incompatible with American values," representing a sort of capitulation to Turkish authoritarianism."
Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Aram Hamparian also issued a statement in connection with the refusal of President Donald Trump to confirm the Armenian Genocide in his annual message to the Armenians. "President Trump actually passed the policy of preventing genocide in the US to Recep Erdogan, an arrogant and authoritarian dictator," Hamparian said in a statement.
To note, on April 24, President of the United States Donald Trump delivered an annual message to Armenians on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire"Today we remember and honor the memory of those who suffered during the "Metz Egern", one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Since 1915 - in the last years of the Ottoman Empire, 1.5 million Armenians were deported, killed or sent to death. I join the Armenian community of America and the entire Armenian Diaspora, who mourn the loss of innocent people and the suffering of many. Reflecting on this gloomy chapter in the history of mankind, we also recognize the steadfastness of the Armenian people. Many started a new life in the United States and made an indelible contribution to the development of our country, while retaining in their hearts the memories of a historical homeland in which their ancestors founded one of the great ancient civilizations. We must remember the atrocities to prevent their recurrence. We welcome the efforts of the Turks and Armenians to recognize and accept the painful pages of their own history, which is an important step towards creating the basis for a more just and tolerant future," Trump said.