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SERZH SARKISSIAN ASKS PEOPLE FOR VOTE OF CONFIDENCE

Politics

Liberty Square was overcrowded today. People were taken to the square by buses, taxis, minibuses. Everything was done gratis.

Serzh Sarkissian was escorted by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Republican Party members, ministers and other top-level officials.

The presidential candidate summed up his activity over the past nine months.

“I pledge people will have jobs in the Armenia we long for. Each citizen will lead a dignified life providing his family with all bare necessities. Nine months ago I promised that you would get high-quality education. I pledged to make health service available for all people, increase pensions and strengthen the army. Nine months ago I asked you for your vote of confidence and I still do it. We have managed to change a lot in the country and go a step forward over these nine months.”

Serzh Sarkissian called on the presentees to support Armenia’s further prosperity with their votes. “I need your vote to win the election. We have already won many victories. We have already got used to overcoming hardships. We must struggle hard to win new victories and be guided by the motto, “Onward, Armenia.”

The presidential candidate felt aggression throughout the country during his regional meetings. “People have asked me to take measures to curb aggression. I am confident that all those people will vote for me on February 19. I just want to remind you that everything will be over in a few days. I want to repeat once more that we have neither insulted any candidate nor sworn anyone. We don’t incur hatred and intolerance among people. We have passed a long way together. Now it is time to demonstrate heroism.”