ArmInfo. "We are grateful to you and your colleagues for their commitment in the fight for justice," the message of the President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi reads.
"I would like to express my deep gratitude to you and your colleagues for your commitment in the fight for justice and for the efforts that you made in October this year to adopt a resolution on the Armenian Genocide in the House of Representatives. I also highly appreciate the decision of the Senate, which is a powerful step towards preventing future crimes against humanity. On behalf of all Armenians around the world, I convey to you my warmest feelings and deepest gratitude. I am sure that the development of further cooperation between Armenia and the United States will be aligned with the long-term interests of both countries, " Armen Sarkissian's message reads, the press service of the RA President informs.
To recall, the US Senate unanimously approved a resolution on recognition of the Armenian Genocide on December 12, which emphasizes that US policy is to recognize the killing of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide. In October this year, the lower house of Congress - the House of Representatives, overwhelmingly recognized the Armenian Genocide. 405 congressmen voted for the resolution, 11-against .