ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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They didn’t ask us for experts. If they do, we will definitely investigate,” told journalists today U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Mari Yovanovich regarding the issue of engaging experts in the March 1 fact-finding group.

The Ambassador underscored the willingness of the U.S. and noted that experts had come to Armenia two months ago for September 11 and they had consulted with members of the NA commission.

“Their visit was not aimed at participating in the investigation on the March 1 case, but rather to share experience. The September 11 commission helped Americans recover and move on.”

Since journalists had the chance to meet with the Ambassador during the conference on “Investigation of corruption crimes and effective means of criminal persecution”, “A1+” asked Yovanovich if she knew about the judicial system of Armenia and justice for that matter.

“I have not been here long enough,” said Mrs. Ambassador. She believes that the justice sphere must always be in action and is proud that that recently the U.S. managed to put an end to huge corruption crimes the participants of which were high-ranking officials.

“I believe that each country must start from where it is. Recently, a group of U.S. officials were persecuted and punished. The fight against corruption requires a great deal of work and political will. The U.S. has managed to register progress and that instills the hope that it is possible in other countries as well.”

Of course, the Ambassador also pictures the difficulties of the fight against corruption and recalls that in 1920, there was only one prosecutor in Chicago who made a difference.

“One person can make a difference, if he is consistent. One person can also make a difference in Armenia, if he has the will.”