Resolution to a Committee Vote
I was hoping for a House vote on the Genocide Resolution during my brief visit to Washington, but it looks like I was a bit early. There were rumors of Pelosi wanting to bring it to a full House vote in September, but it looks like the dems are cowering a little bit in fear of appearing weak on security (slapping Turkey in the face at a key moment). But regardless, the resolution is coming up in the Foreign Relations committee on October 10 and we have 10 (now 9) days to solidify passage of the vote... start calling your congressmen. For info on how to do so, go to www.anca.org.
Otherwise, I've been in DC, New Jersey and New York in the last week retracing steps, catching up with friends, and absorbing. After 9 straight months without leaving Armenia, I appreciate the value of seeing the world to gain perspective on the one your in, especially in my industry. Next stop: Paris. I have a full week in Paris to prance around and be Parisian. I'm considering lots of bookstore loitering and café lounging. Now that I picked up a nice new lens for the new camera, I'll probably make use of it too.
Oh, and I didn't have a chance to post about it at the time, but I went to a very interesting event at the Library of Congress last week with all 5 former US Ambassadors to Armenia, each who spoke on their experience. It was fascinating to hear their personal experiences and basically review the story of Armenia since independence. It was like a bizarre history class. Got some photos, will post when my computer decides to cooperate with me.
Otherwise, I've been in DC, New Jersey and New York in the last week retracing steps, catching up with friends, and absorbing. After 9 straight months without leaving Armenia, I appreciate the value of seeing the world to gain perspective on the one your in, especially in my industry. Next stop: Paris. I have a full week in Paris to prance around and be Parisian. I'm considering lots of bookstore loitering and café lounging. Now that I picked up a nice new lens for the new camera, I'll probably make use of it too.
Oh, and I didn't have a chance to post about it at the time, but I went to a very interesting event at the Library of Congress last week with all 5 former US Ambassadors to Armenia, each who spoke on their experience. It was fascinating to hear their personal experiences and basically review the story of Armenia since independence. It was like a bizarre history class. Got some photos, will post when my computer decides to cooperate with me.
posted by Arsineh at 7:05 PM
2 Comments:
It's funny how even before all this, Clinton had the genocide bill pulled because it was a key moment and we needed Turkey. As if the US isn't key to Turkey as well.
Enjoy Paris, we've sent you Julie to be your guide... remember your hit list there! (Gomidas, King Levon the something of Cilicia, church, Armenian dormitory, and anything else you can squeeze in!)
Yes, sir Raffi. I will report back to duty in 15:00 hours. There's a big possibility that once the vote passes in the Foreign Relations Committee, it will quickly be moved to a full House vote. The battle is on, the Turks have just as many days as we do to get into the ears of Congressmen. One co-sponsor already cracked under pressure and withdrew from the resolution, but we are sure to gain more support as well. I only wish I could have stayed for this. Bad timing.
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