ACA addresses issues to Secretary Clinton
On March 23, the Armenian Council of America (ACA) sent U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton a letter. In the letter, the ACA addressed several issues of concern regarding U.S.-Armenia and U.S.-Turkey relations.
Recently Secretary Clinton visited the Republic of Turkey, and President Barack Obama has an upcoming trip scheduled for April 5th. The letter stated, "President Obama's upcoming visit to Turkey, especially in the month of April, is a unique opportunity for the United States to encourage the Republic of Turkey to rectify its historical past in order to develop a strong Armenian-Turkish relationship and for the future of Turkish nation itself." Secretary Clinton spoke on the telephone as well with Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian regarding current affairs.
This April will mark the commemoration of the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and an anticipated annual statement is expected from the White House. "The Armenian Council of America appreciates the administration's engagement on these issues and looks forward to positive statements and fulfillment of their pledges reaffirming the American record on the Armenian Genocide," stated ACA Board Member Peter Darakjian.
