ArmInfo. Co-Chair of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) Anthony Barsamian and AAA Executive Director Bryan Ardouny, held a number of meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss key issues related to supporting democratic reforms in Armenia and recognizing the Armenian Genocide. This is reported by the Assembly press service.
According to source, with the new Congress underway, Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Co-Chair Anthony Barsamian, Executive Director Bryan Ardouny, and Grassroots & Development Associate Mariam Khaloyan held numerous meetings on the Hill discussing key issues of concern from robust assistance to support Armenia's democratic reforms to prioritizing passage of a congressional resolution reaffirming the Armenian Genocide. In addition, the Assembly urged Members to join the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, of which the Assembly is pleased to welcome Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY), Rep. TJ Cox (D-CA), Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH), Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI), and Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA), bringing the Armenian Caucus to 108 Members. "As a proud Armenian American, I am excited to join the Congressional Armenian Caucus. We must remember the lessons of the Armenian Genocide and ensure these atrocities never happen again. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to represent our Armenian American communities and strengthen U.S.-Armenian relations," stated Rep. Brindisi, a freshman congressman of Armenian descent. "I am proud to join my colleagues on the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues," Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) expressed to the Armenian Assembly. "I look forward to continuing the Caucus' efforts to ensure Armenian-American communities across the country, especially those in Ohio, are properly represented in Washington."