Armenian, Jewish communities urge Obama to recognize resolution on "genocide"

Thu 04 February 2010 13:51 GMT | 18:51 Local Time

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Armenian, Jewish leaders launch grassroots petition for US genocide recognition.

Armenian and Jewish community leaders in Boston have launched an online petition urging people to sign a letter to President Obama and the Congress that calls for the immediate passage of H. Res. 252, the "Armenian Genocide" Resolution pending in Congress, announced the Armenian National Committee of Massachusetts.

Joining the ANC of Massachusetts in the Coalition to Recognize the "Armenian Genocide" and in launching the grassroots campaign are the Armenian American Action Committee of Massachusetts, leaders of the state’s Armenian and Jewish communities, as well as Investors Against Genocide — a non-profit working to discourage investment in countries that have and are currently committing Genocide.

“This initiative is important because it demonstrates how on a grassroots level, in both the Jewish and Armenian communities, there is a demand for justice for the "Armenian Genocide". It is vital that the powerful in Washington, whether they are in the State Department or in lobbying organizations, realize that they will be called to task when they sacrifice principle and historical truth for political expediency,” said Laura Boghosian, ANC of Massachusetts member and co-chair of the petition drive.

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