AAA: Resolution 296 on recognition and commemoration of the Armenian  Genocide continues to gain momentum

ArmInfo.Resolution No. 296  on recognition and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide continues  to gain momentum.

According to the Armenian Assembly of America, on the eve of the  resolution, 5 more congressmen joined. At the same time, the AAA  reminds that on Monday the resolution will be put to a vote in the  House of Representatives.  The authors of the resolution are  Congressmen Adam Schiff, Gus Bilirakis, Frank Pallone, Peter King and  Jackie Speyer.  "As leaders of the Congressional Committee on  Armenian Issues, we are pleased that Resolution 296 on the  recognition and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will be put to  the vote next week in the House of Representatives. American  diplomats were eyewitnesses of the 1915-1923 Genocide, which resulted  in 1.5 million Armenians were killed, as well as numerous  representatives of other religious and ethnic minorities. Historical  documents also testify to the fact of this genocide, "the authors of  the resolution note.

At the same time, they emphasize that a lot of Americans are not  aware of the first genocide of the 20th century, as well as that the  United States saved countless lives. "Now that Turkey has launched an  attack in northern Syria that has killed hundreds and deported  hundreds of thousands of people, it is more important than ever that  a clear and direct word be heard in the House of Representatives  about a crime against humanity, whether it happened a century ago or  "Next week, all House members can publicly and clearly state the  historic fact of genocide by joining 49 US states and many of our  closest allies that have already taken this important step," authors  of the resolution.  The AAA urged all members of Congress to support  this important human rights measure and to send a strong message that  the days of denial of the genocide have passed.