A.R.F. News October 2008

• Turkish Officials to Meet Obama, McCain Advisors

Tuesday October 28, 2008

• Armenian Youth Federation Demonstrates Against Gala Honoring Ataturk

• ²ðºôØîº²Ü ²ØºðÆβÚÆ Èð²Ðàêø 10-27-2008

Monday October 27, 2008

• Turkish Lobby Targets Schiff

• Compromise on Karabakh Unacceptable, Says ARF Deputy

New Genocide Photo Uncovered

Friday October 24, 2008

• Turkey is Trying to Sway Armenia on Commission Issue, Says Hovsepian

• ²ðºôØîº²Ü ²ØºðÆβÚÆ Èð²Ðàêø 10-22-08

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• Obama/Biden The Right Choice For Armenian Americans

Wednesday October 22, 2008

• Swiss Court Finds Turks Guilty for Denying Genocide

• ÐáÏï»Ùµ»ñÇ 13-ÇÝ Ð-1 Ñ»éáõëï³ÁÝÏ»ñáõÃÛ³Ý §25 ñá廦 ѳÕáñ¹³ß³ñÇ ÑÛáõñÝ ¿ñ ÐÚ¸ ´ÛáõñáÛÇ Ý»ñϳ۳óáõóÇã Ðð²Üî زð¶²ðÚ²ÜÀ

• Turkey Hires Former Bush Official to Lobby Jewish Groups Against Genocide Recognition

Tuesday October 21, 2008

• Capacity Crowd Celebrates Community's Achievements at ANC-WR Banquet

To view event photo gallery please visit: www.ancwr.vibsco.net.

Monday  October 20, 2008

• Weekly Report 10-20-2008

• ²ðºôØîº²Ü ²ØºðÆβÚÆ Èð²Ðàêø 10-20-08

• If Azerbaijan Continues Threats, Armenia Should Recognize Karabakh, Says Manoyan

 Friday  October 17, 2008

• Community Honors Volunteerism, Grassroots Advocacy at ANC-WR Annual Banquet

Event Photo Gallery

Thursday October 16, 2008

• Burbank Community Festival Draws Hundreds

• US Document Reveals Turkey Continued Ottoman Empire's Anti-Armenian Policies

• Turkey Tells France to Not Intervene in Genocide Issue; Armenian Youth Mount Protests on Senate Steps

Wednesday October 15, 2008

• ²ðºôØîº²Ü ²ØºðÆβÚÆ Èð²Ðàêø 10-14-08

• Weekly Report 10-14-2008

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Speaking before over 900 at Western Region Banquet Ken Hachikian Confronts Anti-Karabagh Remarks by Matt Bryza

• ANCA Chairman Challenges State Department Attack on Karabakh

Tuesday October 14, 2008

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 Ð³ÛÏ³Ï³Ý ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý Çñ³Ï³Ýáõû³Ý Ñ»ï»õáÕ á»õ¿ ³ÝÓÇ Ñ³Ù³ñ ³ÏÝ»ñ»õ ¿, áñ Ð³Û ¸³ïÇ Û³ÝÓݳËáõÙÁ Çñ ³ß˳ï³ÝùÇ Í³õ³Éáí »õ ·áñÍáõÝ¿áõû³Ý ¹³ßïÇ ÑëÏ³Û³Ï³Ý Áݹ·ñÏáõÙáí, ³Ù¿Ý ûñ ÏÁ Ý»ñÏ³Û³Ý³Û Ù»½Ù¿ Çõñ³ù³ÝãÇõñÇÝ: ÎÁ Ý»ñÏ³Û³Ý³Û Çñ ï³ñ³Í ³ß˳ï³ÝùÝ»ñáõ Ù³ëÇÝ ½»Ïáõó³·ñ»ñáí, áñáÝù ·ñ»Ã¿ ³Ù¿Ý ûñ Ù»½Ç ÏÁ ѳëÝÇÝ ïå³·Çñ, »Ã»ñ³ÛÇÝ »õ ѳٳó³Ýó³ÛÇÝ Éñ³ïáõ³Ï³Ý ÙÇçáóÝ»ñáí: ÎÁ Ý»ñÏ³Û³Ý³Û Çñ ³Ù»ñÇÏ»³Ý ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý Çñ³íÇ׳ÏÇ áõ ³ÝÓݳõáñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñáõ ·Ý³Ñ³ïáõÙÝ»ñáí, áñáÝù ÏÁ µ³ó³ïñ»Ý, ÏÁ Ûëï³Ï³óÝ»Ý Ù»ñ ³½·³ÛÇÝ ß³Ñ»ñáõ å³ßïå³Ýáõû³Ý ɳõ³·áÛÝ, ³Ù¿Ý¿Ý ³ñ¹Çõݳõ¿ï Ù³ñï³í³ñáõÃÇõÝÝ áõ é³½Ù³í³ñáõÃÇõÝÁ:
 ÎÁ Ý»ñÏ³Û³Ý³Û Ù»ñ ³ñųݳå³ïáõáõû³Ý, Ù»ñ å³ïÙáõû³Ý, Ù»ñ ³ñÅ¿ùÝ»ñáõ å³ßïå³Ýáõû³Ý ³Ý½ÇçáÕ ¹Çñù»ñ¿Ýª ³Ñ³½³Ý·»Éáí, ù³ñá½»Éáí, å³Ñ³Ýç»Éáí, µ³Ûó »õ ³Ù¿Ý¿Ý ϳñ»õáñÁª ϳ½Ù³Ï»ñå»Éáí Ù»ñ áõÅ»ñáõ Ýå³ï³Ï³ëɳó û·ï³·áñÍáõÙÁ:
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Monday October 13, 2008

• Armenian Issues and the Obama and McCain Foreign Policy Teams

• Turkey's Ambassador to Israel Warns of Damaged Ties if Genocide Recognized

Friday October 10, 2008

• CSUN Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Armenian Studies Program

Thursday  October 9, 2008

Weekly Report 10-06-2008

• Paradise Lost in the Flames of Smyrna: An Interview with Giles Milton

Tuesday October 7, 2008

• AIWA Establishes Scholarship at Glendale College

 Monday October 6, 2008

ARF Bureau Member Dr. Viken Hovsepian.

• Good Neighborly Relations a Lie Without Mutual Respect, Says Hovsepian

  Friday  October 3, 2008

 Thursday October 2, 2008

• A Childhood Reflection of Prpoor, the Grand Armenian Festival

Photo caption: Congressman Schiff (center) joined by ANC activists Armen Donigian, Gegham Manukyan, Razmik Khachikyan and Robert Khachikyan (from left to right).

• ANC Activists and Congressman Adam Schiff Discuss Human Rights Issues

• 5th Anniversary Celebration Glendale Ghapan Sister City

   Wednesday October 1, 2008

• Homenetmen Massis 5K Run/Walk

• Burbank Armenian Center Organizes 1^st Annual Festival

• Alla Levonyan Concert (ARS Sepan Chapter)

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October 30, 2008

Turkish Officials to Meet Obama, McCain Advisors

ANKARA (Hurriyet)--Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has sent two foreign policy officials to the United States to meet with the advisors of both U.S. presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain, Hurriyet daily reported on Tuesday.

Ahmet Davutoglu, chief foreign policy advisor to Erdogan and Suat Kiniklioglu, deputy chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish parliament will convey to both campaigns, Turkey's stance on a number of crucial issues, including PKK terrorism, the Armenian Genocide, Cyprus and other regional problems.

The officials are also expected to reiterate Turkey's desire to continue cooperation against the PKK, and reaffirm Turkey's respect for the territorial integrity of Iraq.

Davutoglu and Kinikoglu will also seek U.S. support for Turkey's proposed "Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform".

Turkey would also urge the two presidential candidates to maintain US complicity toward Turkey's denial of the Armenia Genocide.

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October 29, 2008

Armenian Youth Federation Demonstrates Against Gala Honoring Ataturk

LONG BEACH, CA--Over 50 members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) converged around the perimeter of the Long Beach Hilton Hotel Saturday night to demonstrate in protest of an annual banquet honoring the establishment of the modern Turkish republic and its founding father, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

Hosted by the Association of Turkish Americans of Southern California (ATASC), the Turkish Republic Day Ball differentiates itself from other benign cultural or social events, celebrating the founding a state established through genocide.

"This event, which deifies Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and other Turkish 'founding fathers', seeks to commemorate the establishment of a Republic built on the ashes of 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide; a feat we believe is not worthy of celebration," said Vache Thomassian of the Armenian Youth Federation.

For four hours demonstrators, lined outside the hotel, chanted slogans and read short statements highlighting Turkey's past and present human rights violations, while a smaller group of AYF members inside the hotel silently demonstrated in the lobby, wearing t-shirts depicting a bloody Turkish flag and the words “republic of inhumanity.”

“On October 29, 1923 Ataturk's Republic of Turkey was formed and recognized as the successor state of the Ottoman Empire,” Arek Santikian screamed into a megaphone outside the hotel. “This Republic continued the oppressive and murderous policies employed by the Ottoman Empire, continuing to repress minorities, squash free speech and deny the Armenian Genocide.”

Chants and statements read by AYF members outside the hotel echoed throughout the hotel lobby, reaching all the way to rooms on the hotel's top floors, according to AYF members who were inside the Hilton.

Meanwhile, two members, inside the banquet, shouted “recognize the Armenian Genocide” repeatedly during a moment of silence held in memory of “Turkish victims” killed by Kurds, a repressed minority currently under siege in Turkey.

The demonstration's objective, according to the AYF, was to remind the event's patrons of the historical truths surrounding the establishment of the Turkish Republic.

"Undeniable human rights violations such as the denial of the Armenian Genocide, the continual blockade of Armenia and outright rejection of free speech in Turkey are issues which must be brought to like during such a 'celebration'," said Thomassian.“ Although we feel every ethnicity and nation has an indelible right to observe their respective cultural milestones, this instance is one which the AYF cannot remain quiet.”

"The demonstration was a success with everyone inside the hotel lobby was talking about the demonstration and the Armenian Genocide,” Thomassian said, adding that even detectives on scene sympathized with the AYF's cause.

Monday October, 27 2008

Compromise on Karabakh Unacceptable, Says A.R.F. Deputy

YEREVAN (Combined Sources)--Ceding even a centimeter of territory from Karabakh in the negotiations process is unacceptable, Armenian Revolutionary Federation Parliamentary faction member Ara Nranyan told reporters during a press conference on Friday.

"It is inadmissible, he said, warning that such a large compromise would result in a total loss where Karabakh would “lose everything.”

Making concessions that ignore historical and present realities will not result in a final and lasting peace, he said.

Nranyan noted the increasing frequency of discussion on Armenia's supposed readiness to return lands under Karabakh's jurisdiction, saying that special attention should be paid to the preparation of public opinion on the resolution of the Karabakh conflict, as the Armenian and Azeri presidents will not be able to sign a document deemed unacceptable by the Armenian public.

But trilateral meeting between the President of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia would serve as a “new stimulus” for the Karbakh peace process, added Nranyan, commenting on Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's remarks in Yerevan earlier this week that Russia is keen on hosting an Armenian-Azeri summit in Moscow.

"Russia's initiative of holding a trilateral meeting does not go beyond the limits of the OSCE Minsk group, as Russia is one of the group's co-chairs,” Nranyan said. “Similar meetings have been held both in the United States and in France at different times.”

Unfortunately a certain rivalry exists between some state's co-chairing the Minsk Group, added the head of the ARF parliamentary group, Artyusha Shahbazyan.

The question is in which of the co-chairs will gain more from a resolution of the conflict, Shahbazyan said, noting that unless the conflict is resolved, the foreign policies of Armenia and Azerbaijan will remain dependent on the major power brokers in the region.
 

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Monday October, 27 2008

Turkish Lobby Targets Schiff

GLENDALE--On Saturday September 20, the Turkish Coalition USA-Political Action Committee held a private fundraiser in Coto de Caza, California in support of Charles Hahn, a Republican candidate challenging Democrat incumbent Adam Schiff for the 29th Congressional district in this November's Congressional election.

The fundraiser, hosted in the home of Ergun Kirlikovali, raised $8741.42 in campaign contributions from 13 Turkish Americans, including a $2300 contribution from the Turkish Coalition USA-PAC.

The Turkish Coalition USA-PAC, based in Washington, DC is a bipartisan organization supporting political candidates who endorse a strong US-Turkish relationship
 

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Turkey is Trying to Sway Armenia on Commission Issue, Says Hovsepian

GLENDALE--Armenian Revolutionary Federation Bureau member Dr. Viken Hovsepian told a gathering of press representatives and community activists that Turkey's current tactic on Turkish-Armenian relations was to influence international opinion in order to persuade Armenia to accept its proposal for establishing a historical commission to determine the veracity of the Armenian Genocide.

“We say YES to Armenian-Turkish Relations, but NO to forsaking national interests,” declared Hovsepian, adding that the ARF is convinced that if all elements of the issue are described properly, not only the Diaspora but a vast majority of all Armenians will have an approach that seeks to preserve our national interests.

Hovsepian provided a lengthy overview of the current phase of Armenia-Turkey relations, emphasizing recent efforts by foreign governments to pressure Armenia into accepting the proposal to form a commission and recognize Turkey's territorial integrity, a step that, if accepted by Armenia, would effectively end Armenia's territorial demands stemming from the Genocide.

“These two demands are unacceptable for the ARF, as are any efforts to tie the resolution of the Karabakh conflict with the normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations. Any precondition or suggestion that would, in one way or form, deter us from the Armenian Genocide recognition agenda is absolutely unacceptable,” said Hovsepian.

He described the proposed commission as a trap that aimed at delaying or hindering any and all efforts to attain international recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

In conclusion, Hovsepian urged those gathered to utilize their media outlets to speak against Turkey's efforts and to shape public opinions based on the position articulated at the meeting.

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October 23, 2008

Obama/Biden The Right Choice For Armenian Americans

Leading Grassroots Organization Reaffirms Democratic Primary Endorsement in January.
 
Expands on Nine Months of Nationwide Voter Mobilization to Secure Obama-Biden Win  on November 4th.
 

October 22, 2008

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- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñÛ³Ý, ÙÇ å³Ñ ÑÇÙ³ å³ïÏ»ñ³óñ»ù, áñ Çñ»Ýó ³½·³ÛÇÝ Ñ³Ù³ñáÕ µáÉáñ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý áõÅ»ñÝ áõ Ùï³íáñ³Ï³ÝÝ»ñÁ, áÕç г۳ëï³ÝÁ ѳÝϳñÍ ¹áõñë ·³ñ ÷áÕáó áõ µáÕáù»ñ ¶ÛáõÉÇ ³ÛóÇ ¹»Ù ³ÛÝ ¹»åùáõÙ, »ñµ Ù»ñ ݳ˳·³ÑÝ ¿ñ Ññ³íÇñ»É ³Û¹ Ù³ñ¹áõÝ:

- ²Ûá, Ññ³íÇñ»É ¿, µ³Ûó ¹³ ãÇ Ý߳ݳÏáõÙ, áñ Ù»Ýù å»ïù ¿ ¹³¹³ñ»Ýù Ï»óí³Íù áõݻݳÉ: ê³ ×Çßï Ùáï»óáõÙ ã¿: λóí³Íù óáõÛó ï³Éáõ Ù»ç áã ÙÇ ³Ý³Ñ³ñÙ³ñ µ³Ý ãϳ: î³ñµ»ñ »ñÏñÝ»ñáõÙ ¿É ¹³ ï»ÕÇ ¿ áõÝ»ÝáõÙ: ºñµ ¶ÛáõÉÁ ·ÝáõÙ ¿ üñ³Ýëdz, »õ Ù»Ýù óáõÛó »Ýù ³ÝáõÙ ³ÛÝï»Õ, ¹³ Ä³Ï ÞÇñ³ÏÇ Ï³Ù áñ»õ¿ Ù»ÏÇ ¹»Ù Ï»óí³Íù ã¿: òáõÛóÝ, ÁݹѳÝñ³å»ë, ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý ³Ïódz ¿, ÅáÕáíñ¹Ç ѳí³ù³Ï³Ý ϳÙùÝ áõ ï»ë³Ï»ïÝ ³ñï³Ñ³Ûï»Éáõ Ó»õ: ºÃ» Ù»Ýù áõÝ»Ýù ï»ë³Ï»ï »õ ϳÙù, ³å³ å»ïù ¿ ³ñï³Ñ³Ûï»Ýù: ÐÇÙ³ ϳë»ù, û ³Û¹ ѳñó»ñÝ ³ÛÉ ï»Õ áõ ³ÛÉ Ù³Ï³ñ¹³ÏÇ íñ³ »Ý ³ñï³Ñ³ÛïíáõÙ: Þ³ï ɳí, ѳٳӳÛÝ »Ù »õ ϳñÍáõÙ »Ù, áñ г۳ëï³ÝÇ Ý³Ë³·³ÑÁ ¶ÛáõÉÇ ³ÛóÇ ßñç³Ý³ÏáõÙ å»ïù ¿ ³ñͳñÍ»ñ ѳÛÏ³Ï³Ý ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý ËݹÇñÁ: ´³Ûó ¹³ ³ÛÉ Ñ³ñó ¿: ²Ù»Ý Ù»ÏÝ áõÝÇ Çñ Ùáï»óáõÙÁ »õ å³ï³ë˳ݳïáõ ¿ Çñ ·áñÍáõÝ»áõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³Ù³ñ:

-ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñÛ³Ý, ³ÛÝ, áñ ݳ»õ ¹áõù ¹»Ù ã»ù ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ñ»ï ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇ µ³ñ»É³íÙ³ÝÁ, ³ë»ë ïñ³ý³ñ»ï ¿ ¹³ñÓ»É: ´áÉáñ ·áñÍÇãÝ»ñÝ ¿É Ùdzµ»ñ³Ý ³ëáõÙ »Ýª Ù»Ýù ѳñ»õ³ÝÝ»ñ »Ýù »õ å»ïù ¿ ³åñ»Ýù ÏáÕù-ÏáÕùÇ: Ò»ñ Ïáõë³ÏÇó ì³Ñ³Ý ÐáíѳÝÝÇëÛ³ÝÁ ÙÇ ³Ý·³Ù ÙÇ ß³ï Ñ»ï³ùñùÇñ µ³Ý å³ïÙ»ó, áñ ³Ýó³Í ¹³ñÇ ëϽµÇÝ, »ñµ ²ØÜ-Ç Ý³Ë³·³ÑÁ ìáõ¹ñá ìÇÉëáÝÝ ¿ñ, »Õ»É ¿ ÙÇ ³ÛëåÇëÇ Íñ³·Çñª ѳۻñÇÝ ï»Õ³÷áË»É àõñáõ·í³Û »õ µÝ³Ï»óÝ»É ³ÛÝï»Õ: ØÇïùÁ Ñ»ï»õÛ³ÉÝ ¿ñª ѳۻñÁ ÏÑ»é³Ý³Ý íï³Ý·³íáñ ÙÇç³í³ÛñÇó, ÇëÏ àõñáõ·í³ÛÁ ÏͳÕÏÇ, áñáíÑ»ï»õ ÑÇÝ Å³Ù³Ý³ÏÝ»ñÇó Éë»É »Ýù, áñ ѳÛÁ ù³ñÇó Ñ³ó ¿ ù³ÙáõÙ, ³Ý³å³ïÁ ¹³ñÓÝáõÙ ³Û·»ëï³Ý:

¸áõù ³ëáõÙ »ùª áõ½áõÙ »Ýù ɳí ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ, Ñ»ïá ëÏëáõÙ Ãí³ñÏ»É µ³Ûó»ñÁ. ÃáÕ ¹Çí³Ý³·Çï³Ï³Ý ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ ѳëï³ï»Ý, ÃáÕ µ³ó»Ý ë³ÑÙ³ÝÁ, ÃáÕ ¶ÛáõÙñÇ-Ô³ñë ׳ݳå³ñÑÁ í»ñ³·áñͳñÏ»Ý, ÃáÕ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Ñ³ñóáõÙ ÏáÕÙÝ³Ï³É ãÉÇÝ»Ý: ºí ³ÛÝå»ë ¿ ëï³óíáõÙ, áñ Ù»Ýù, ÏáÕÙ ÉÇÝ»Éáí µ³ñǹñ³óÇ³Ï³Ý Ñ³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇÝ, ݳ»õ ¹»Ù »Ýù:

-¸áõù ³åñ»É áõ½á±õÙ »ù: ²Ýßáõßï: ´³Ûó å³ïñ³±ëï »ù ³åñ»Éáõ ѳٳñ ëïñϳݳÉ: γñá±Õ »ù ѳݹáõñÅ»É ëïñϳóáõÙÁ, áñå»ë½Ç ϳñáճݳù ³åñ»É: ²Ûá, Ù»Ýù ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ áõ½áõÙ »Ýù: ´³Ûó »ñµ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý µ³ñǹñ³óÇ³Ï³Ý Ñ³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇ ¹ÇÙ³ó Ù»ñ »ñÏñÇ áõ ÅáÕáíñ¹Ç ³é³ç ëïñϳóáõóÇã å³ÛÙ³ÝÝ»ñ ¿ ¹ÝáõÙ, áõñ»ÙÝ ÝáñÙ³É Ñ³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ ã»Ý ϳñáÕ ÉÇÝ»É: Ø»Ýù ³ëáõÙ »Ýùª ѳñ»õ³Ý »ù, µ³Ûó ë³ÑÙ³ÝÁ ÷³Ï»É »ù: ´³ó»ù: ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛ³Ý Íñ³·ñÇ Ù»ç ¿É ¿ ·ñí³Í, áñ ѳۻñÝ áõ Ãáõñù»ñÁ å³ïٳϳÝáñ»Ý ³Ûë ÝáõÛÝ ÙÇç³í³ÛñáõÙ »Ý ³åñáõÙ »õ å³ñï³íáñ »Ý ³åñ»É: ²Ûë ×ßÙ³ñïáõÃÛ³Ý ·Çï³ÏóáõÙáí ¿É Ù»Ýù, áñå»ë ѳñ»õ³Ý, å³ÛÙ³Ý »Ýù ¹ÝáõÙª ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³ñóÁ ãÇ Ï³ñáÕ ¹³éÝ³É Ëݹñá ³é³ñϳ: Ø»Ýù ã»Ýù ³ëáõÙ, áñ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý å»ïù ¿ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ ÁݹáõÝÇ, áñå»ë½Ç ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ ëï»ÕÍí»Ý:

´³Ûó ÙÇ»õÝáõÛÝ Å³Ù³Ý³Ï ã»Ýù ϳñáÕ ÁݹáõÝ»É ÂáõñùÇÛ³Ç Ý³Ë³å³ÛÙ³ÝÝ»ñÁ: ÂáõñùÇ³Ý ³ëáõÙ ¿ª ò»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛáõÝÇó Ññ³Å³ñí»ù, Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇó áõÅ»ñÁ ¹áõñë µ»ñ»ù, ë³ÑÙ³ÝÝ»ñÁ ׳ݳã»ù: ²Ûë »ñ»ù å³ÛÙ³ÝÝ »É Ù»½ ѳٳñ ³ÝÁݹáõÝ»ÉÇ ¿, ëïáñ³óáõóÇã:

Ø»Ýù ëϽµáõÝù³ÛÇÝ Ù»Ï Ñ³ñó áõÝ»Ýù: ²Ûëûñí³ Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝÁ, »õ ϳ٠ó³Ýϳó³Í ³ÛÉ Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝ, ãÇ Ï³ñáÕ Ï³ï³ñ»É ³ÛÝåÇëÇ ½ÇçáõÙ, áñÁ ÏÉÇÝÇ ë»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³íáõÝùÇ Ñ³ßíÇÝ: Ø»Ýù ϳñáÕ »Ýù ½Çç»É ÇÝã-áñ µ³Ý»ñ, µ³Ûó áã »ñµ»ù ë»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³íáõÝùÁ: ¸³ áã Ù»ÏÇÝ ÃáõÛɳïñí³Í ã¿: Ø»ñ Ùáï»óáõÙÝ»ñÁ ëϽµáõÝù³ÛÇÝ »Ý, ß³ï Ù³ñ¹Ï³ÛÇÝ »õ ù³Õ³ù³ÏñÃáõÃÛ³Ý ÝáñÙ»ñÇÝ Ñ³Ù³å³ï³ë˳Ý: ÎñÏÝáõÙ »Ùª Ù»Ýù ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇÝ ¹»Ù ã»Ýù, µ³Ûó ݳ»õ å³ïñ³ëï ã»Ýù ³Û¹ ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇ Ñ³Ù³ñ ³½·Á »õ ë»ñáõݹݻñÇÝ ëïñϳóÝ»É, ëïáñ³óÝ»É:

-ºñµ ê»ñÅ ê³ñ·ëÛ³ÝÁ زÎ-áõÙ »ÉáõÛà áõÝ»ó³í, ³ÛëåÇëÇ Ëáëù ³ë³óª Ù»Ýù ã»Ýù ϳñáÕ µ³ñ¹ ѳñó»ñÁ ãÉáõÍ»É »õ ¹ñ³Ýù ÃáÕÝ»ÝÉ, áñ ë»ñáõݹݻñÁ ÉáõÍ»Ý:

-ºë ë»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³íáõÝùÇ Ù³ëÇÝ »Ù ËáëáõÙ, áã û ë»ñáõݹݻñÇÝ å³ïϳÝáÕ Ñ³ñó»ñÇ: ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³íáõÝùÝ ¿ Çñ»Ýó ѳÛñ»ÝÇùÁ: ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³íáõÝùÝ ¿ Çñ»Ýó ѳÛñ»ÝÇùÇÝ í»ñ³ïÇñ³Ý³ÉÁ:

ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³íáõÝùÝ ¿ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³ñóáí ³ñ¹³ñáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³ëÝ»ÉÁ: Ø»Ýù å»ïù ¿ ³å³Ñáí³·ñ»Ýù ³Û¹ Çñ³íáõÝùÝ»ñÁ: ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³íáõÝùÝ»ñÁ áïݳѳñ»Éáõ Çñ³íáõÝùÁ Ù»Ýù ãáõÝ»Ýù:

ÐÇßáõÙ »Ù, »ñµ Ýáñ ¿ñ ³½³ï³·ñí»É ÞáõßÇÝ »õ í»ñ³¹³ñÓ»É ¿Ç ïáõÝ, áñ¹Çë ѳñóñ»óª ×DZßï ¿, áñ ÞáõßÇÝ ³½³ï³·ñí³Í ¿: ²ë³óǪ ³Ûá: ä³ïáõѳÝÇó ݳۻÉáí ²ñ³ñ³ïÇݪ á·»õáñí³Í ß³ñáõÝ³Ï»óª ²ñ³ñ³ïÝ ¿É ·ñ³í»Çù, DZÝã ÏÉÇÝ»ñ:

¸³ ³ñ¹»Ý, ѳí³Ý³µ³ñ Ó»ñ ÉáõÍ»Éáõ ѳñóÝ ¿ª å³ï³ë˳ݻóÇ: ²Ñ³ ³ÛëåÇëÇ Ï³ñ»õáñ ѳñó Ù»Ýù ϳñáÕ »Ýù ÃáÕÝ»É, áñ ë»ñáõݹݻñÁ ÉáõÍ»Ý, µ³Ûó ³Û¹ ѳñóÁ ÉáõÍ»Éáõ Çñ³íáõÝùÁ Ýñ³ÝóÇó ËÉ»É áã áù ãÇ Ï³ñáÕ: ²Ûë Ù³ëÇÝ »Ù »ë ËáëáõÙ:

- ø³ÝÇ áñ Ëáëù ·Ý³ó ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ù³ëÇÝ, »Ï»ù ³Ý¹ñ³¹³éݳÝù ê»ñÅ ê³ñ·ëÛ³ÝǪ ³Ù»ñÇÏÛ³Ý Ã»ñÃÇÝ ïí³Í ѳñó³½ñáõÛóÇÝ, áñï»Õ ݳ ³ÛÝáõ³Ù»Ý³ÛÝÇí ³é³ç³ñÏ»ó ëï»ÕÍ»É Ñ³Û-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý ÙÇ Ñ³ÝÓݳÅáÕáí, áñÇ »ÝóѳÝÓݳÅáÕáíÝ»ñÇó Ù»ÏÝ ¿É µ³Õϳó³Í ÏÉÇÝÇ å³ïÙ³µ³ÝÝ»ñÇó »õ Ͻµ³ÕíÇ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³ñó»ñÇ áõëáõÙݳëÇñáõÃÛ³Ùµ: ¸áõù ÁݹáõÝ»ÉDZ »ù ѳٳñáõÙ ³Û¹ ³é³ç³ñÏÁ:

- Ø»Ýù ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³ñóÁ áñ»õ¿ ѳÝÓݳÅáÕáíÇ Ó»õ³ã³÷áí ùÝÝáõÃÛ³Ý ³é³ñϳ ¹³ñÓÝ»ÉáõÝ ¹»Ù »Ýù: ƱÝã ¿, Ýá±ñ åÇïÇ áñá߻ݪ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛáõÝ »Õ»É ¿, û áã: Ø»Ýù ¹³ ѳٳñáõÙ »Ýù Ñ»·Ý³Ýù ³ÙµáÕç Ù³ñ¹ÏáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³Ý¹»å: ø³é³ëáõÝÇó ³í»ÉÇ »ñÏñÝ»ñ ÁݹáõÝ»É »Ý ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛáõÝÁ : ºë ϳñÍáõÙ »Ù, áñ ݳ˳·³ÑÇ ³ñï³Ñ³Ûï³Í ÙÇïùÁ ¹³ ãÇ »Õ»É: ºÃ» Ãáõñù»ñÝ Çñáù áõ½áõÙ »Ý ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ ÁݹáõÝ»É, ³å³ å»ïù ¿ ³Û¹ ѳñóÇ ßáõñç Áݹ³Ù»ÝÁ µ³Ý³Ïó»É, ÇÝãÇ ßÝáñÑÇí ϹÛáõñ³Ý³ ѻﳷ³ ³ß˳ï³ÝùÁ:

- ȳí, µ³Ûó 㿱 áñ áñ»õ¿ Ñ³Û Ù³ñ¹ »õ ³é³í»É »õë áñ»õ¿ Ñ³Û å³ïÙ³µ³Ý, ÇÝãåÇëÇ Ñ³ÝÓݳÅáÕáíáõÙ ¿É ³ß˳ïÇ, »ñµ»ù ϳëϳÍÇ ï³Ï ãÇ ¹ÝÇ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³ñóÁ: Ø»Ýù ϳñáÕ »Ýù 㿱 ïíÛ³É Ñ³ÝÓݳÅáÕáíÇ Ï³½ÙáõÙ Áݹ·ñÏ»É ³ÛÝåÇëÇ å³ïÙ³µ³ÝÝ»ñÇ, áíù»ñ Çñ»Ýó ëïáñ³·ñáõÃÛáõÝÁ »ñµ»ù ã»Ý ¹ÝÇ ÙÇ ÷³ëï³ÃÕÃÇ ï³Ï, áñÁ ÷áùñ-ÇÝã ϳëϳÍÇ ï³Ï ϳéÝÇ Ð³Ûáó ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý »Õ»ÉáõÃÛáõÝÁ: ÆÝãá±õ »Ýù í³Ë»ÝáõÙ, ÃáÕ Ëáë»Ý ÙÇÙÛ³Ýó Ñ»ï, DZÝã í³ï µ³Ý ϳ ¹ñ³ÝáõÙ:

- ºë ÝáõÛÝå»ë íëï³Ñ »Ù, áñ ³ß˳ñÑáõÙ ãÇ ·ïÝíÇ áñ»õ¿ ѳÛ, ³é³í»É »õë áñ»õ¿ հայ å³ïÙ³µ³Ý, áñ ³ëÇ, û ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛáõÝ ãÇ »Õ»É:

ê³ ã¿ ËݹÇñÁ: ´³ÝÝ ³ÛÝ ¿, áñ Ñ»Ýó ѳñóÝ ëÏë»ó ùÝݳñÏí»É áñ»õ¿ ѳÝÓݳÅáÕáíáõÙ, ³ÛÉ»õë ³í³ñï ãÇ áõݻݳÉáõ: ÂáõñùÇ³Ý ³ÝÁݹѳï áõ ³Ù»Ýáõñ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï ÏñÏÝ»Éáõ ¿ª ѳñóÁ ùÝÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ù»ç ¿, ùÝÝáõÃÛáõÝÁ ¹»é ãÇ ³í³ñïí»É, ÙÇ ÷áñÓ»ù ÙÇç³Ùï»É: ê³ ¿, áñ Ù»½ ³Ýѳݷëï³óÝáõÙ ¿: Ø»Ýù áã áùÇ ã»Ýù ϳëϳÍáõÙ, ³ÛÉ íëï³Ñ »Ýù, áñ ¹³ Ù»ñ Ñ»ñÃ³Ï³Ý ÙdzÙïáõÃÛáõÝÁ ÏÉÇÝÇ: ƱÝã »Ý ùÝÝ»Éáõ å³ïÙ³µ³ÝÝ»ñÁ: гñóÝ ³Ûëù³Ý ׳ݳå³ñÑ ¿ Ïïñ»É, Ù»Í å»ïáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ »Ý ׳ݳã»É гÛáó ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý ÷³ëïÁ, زÎ-Ç »ÝóѳÝÓݳÅáÕáíÝ ¿ ׳ݳã»É ¹³: à±ñÝ ¿ Ù»ñ Ýå³ï³ÏÁª áñ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý ×³Ý³ãDZ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÛáõÝÁ »õ ÝáñÙ³É Ñ³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ ѳëï³ïÇ, û± Ýñ³Ý Ñݳñ³íáñáõÃÛáõÝ ï³Éª Ñ»ñÃ³Ï³Ý ³Ý·³Ù Ù»½ ˳µ»Éáõ:

- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñÛ³Ý, µáÉáñÇë ѳٳñ ¿É å³ñ½ ¿, áñ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý Çñ ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÁ г۳ëï³ÝÇ Ñ»ï ٻͳå»ë å³ÛٳݳíáñáõÙ ¿ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Ëݹñáí: Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ ³ÝϳËáõÃÛ³Ý 17-³ÙÛ³ÏÇÝ ÝíÇñí³Í ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³Ýñ³Ñ³í³ùáõÙ, áñÝ ³é³çÇÝÝ ¿ñ ݳ˳·³Ñ³Ï³Ý ÁÝïñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇó Ñ»ïá, áñ»õ¿ Õ³ñ³µ³Õóáõ Ù»Ýù ãï»ë³Ýù: ºÃ» Ýñ³Ýù Ý»ñϳ ¿É ¿ÇÝ, ³å³ ÙdzÛÝ µ³½ÙáõÃÛ³Ý Ù»ç »õ ùÇã Ãíáí:

- гñóÏáõÙ Õ³ñµ³ÕóÇ ß³ï ÁÝÏ»ñÝ»ñ ϳÛÇÝ, ³Û¹ Ãíáõ٠ݳ»õ ²ñÃáõñ ²Õ³µ»ÏÛ³ÝÁ, áí »ÉáõÛà áõÝ»ó³í: ²Ûë ѳÝñ³Ñ³í³ùÁ, ë³Ï³ÛÝ, »ë ϳñ»õáñáõÙ »Ù ³ÛÉ ï»ë³ÝÏÛáõÝÇó: Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ 17 ï³ñí³ ³Ýϳ˳óáõÙÇó Ç í»ñ, ÷³ëïáñ»Ý, ³é³çÇÝ ³Ý·³ÙÝ ¿ñ, áñ г۳ëï³ÝáõÙ ÝßíáõÙ ¿ñ ²ñó³ËÇ ³ÝϳËáõÃÛ³Ý ÷³ëïÁ: ¸³ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý ³Ïódz ¿ñ, »õ ÃíáõÙ ¿ñ, û ³Û¹ ѳñóáõÙ ³í»ÉÇ ß³ï å»ïù ¿ ߳ѳ·ñ·éí³Í ÉÇÝ»ÇÝ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÁ: ²ÛÝ, áñ Ýñ³Ýù ãÙ³ëݳÏó»óÇÝ Ï³Ù å³ëÇí ·ïÝí»óÇÝ, Çñáù, Ùï³Ñá·Çã ¿: î»ëեùª ½Çݳ¹³¹³ñÇó 14 ï³ñÇ ¿ ³Ýó»É: ²Û¹ ï³ñÇÝ»ñÇ ÁÝóóùáõÙ, ë³Ï³ÛÝ, å»ïáõÃÛ³Ý ÏÛ³ÝùáõÙ Éáõñç ¹»ñ³Ï³ï³ñáõÃÛáõÝ áõÝ»óáÕ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý áõÅ»ñÇó ÙdzÛÝ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛáõÝÝ ¿ µ³ñÓñ³Ó³ÛÝáõÙ ³½³ï³·ñí³Í ï³ñ³ÍùÝ»ñÇ Ñ»ï ϳåí³Í ѳñó»ñÁ: ÆëÏ áñï»±Õ ¿ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ: ȳí, »Ýó¹ñ»Ýù Ýñ³Ýù µ³Ý³Ïó³ÛÇÝ ·áñÍÁÝóóÇó ¹áõñë »Ý Ùݳó»É áã Çñ»Ýó Ù»Õùáí, µ³Ûó 㿱 áñ Ù»½ Ùáï ѳÝñ³ÛÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÇ Ó»õ³íáñÙ³Ý Ñ³Ù³ñ Ýñ³Ýù ³½³ï »Ý Çñ»Ýó í×é³Ï³Ý ËáëùÝ ³ë»Éª ó³ÝϳÝá±õÙ »Ý ³½³ï³·ñí³Í ï³ñ³ÍùÝ»ñÁ í»ñ³¹³ñÓÝ»É, ûª áã: ²Ûɳå»ë ³ÛÝ ïå³íáñáõÃÛáõÝÝ ¿ ëï»ÕÍíáõÙ, û Ù»Ýù ѳÛïÝí»É »Ýù ͳÛñ³Ñ»ÕáõÃÛ³Ý Ù»ç: ØÇÝã¹»é ³Û¹å»ë ã¿: ºë Ëáë»É »Ù ß³ï å³ï³ë˳ݳïáõÝ»ñÇ Ñ»ï, Ýñ³Ýù ³½³ï³·ñí³Í ï³ñ³ÍùÝ»ñÇ Ñ³ñóáõÙ Ù»½ Ñ»ï ѳٳϳñÍÇù »Ý, ³ÛÝ ¿ª Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ ³ÝϳËáõÃÛáõÝÁ å»ïù ¿ ׳ݳãíÇ ³Ûëûñí³ ë³ÑÙ³ÝÝ»ñÇ ÑÇÙùÇ íñ³: лﳷ³ ÃÛáõñÁÙµéÝáõÙÝ»ñÇó Ëáõë³÷»Éáõ ѳٳñ, Ç٠ϳñÍÇùáí, Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÝ ³í»ÉÇ Ù»Í ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý ³½³ïáõÃÛáõÝ áõ ÇÝùÝáõñáõÛÝáõÃÛáõÝ å»ïù ¿ áõÝ»Ý³Ý áõÕÕáñ¹»Éáõ ѳÝñ³ÛÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ: ÆÝãå»ë ÅáÕáíáõñ¹Ý ¿ ³ëáõÙª ϳñáÕ ¿ ß³µ³ÃÝ áõñµ³ÃÇó ßáõï ·³É: âÇ µ³ó³éíáõÙ, áñ Ù»ñ ÅáÕáíñ¹Ç ³éç»õ ¹ñíÇ ÙÇ ÷³ëï³ÃáõÕÃ, áñÇ ¹ñáõÛÃÝ»ñÇ Ù»ç ѳñÏ ÏÉÇÝÇ Ñëï³Ï ÏáÕÙÝáñáßí»É:

- ¸áõù áñ»õ¿ ï»Õ»ÏáõÃÛáõÝ áõÝ»±ù, áñ å³ïñ³ëïíáõÙ ¿ ÝÙ³Ý ÙÇ ÷³ëï³ÃáõÕÃ:

- àñ»õ¿ å³ßïáÝ³Ï³Ý ï»Õ»ÏáõÃÛáõÝ, ÇѳñÏ», ãáõÝ»Ù, µ³Ûó »õ ¹Åí³ñ ã¿ »Ýó¹ñ»É, áñ ³ÝÁݹѳï Ó·Ó·íáÕ µ³Ý³ÏóáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÁ ѳÝϳñÍ Ï³ñáÕ »Ý ݳ»õ ³Û¹åÇëÇ Ñ³Ý·áõó³ÉáõÍáõÙ áõݻݳÉ: ²ë»ÉÇùë ³ÛÝ ¿, áñ ѳÝñ³ÛÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ å»ïù ¿ ÙÇßï å³ïñ³ëï å³Ñ»É ÝÙ³Ý Çñ³íÇ׳ÏÝ»ñÇ Ñ³Ù³ñ:

- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñÛ³Ý, ѳçáñ¹ ѳñóÁ í»ñ³µ»ñáõÙ ¿ Ó»ñ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÛ³ÝÁ: ܳËÁÝïñ³Ï³Ý ßñç³ÝáõÙ ³Ù»Ý ÙÇ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÛáõÝ, µ³ó³éáõÃÛáõÝ ã¿ Ý³»õ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛáõÝÁ, Çñ Ù³ëÇÝ ³ëáõÙ ¿ ÙdzÛÝ É³íÁ, ÝáõÛÝÇëÏ Ýáñ »ñ·»ñ »Ý ëï»ÕÍíáõÙ: ܳ˪ ï»ëÝ»Ýù DZÝã ¿ Ùï³ÍáõÙ ÅáÕáíáõñ¹Á ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛ³Ý Ù³ëÇÝ: Ø»ñ ÃÕóÏÇóÁ ºñ»õ³ÝÇ ÷áÕáóÝ»ñáõÙ Ñ»ï»õÛ³É Ñ³ñóÝ ¿ ïí»É ³Ýóáñ¹Ý»ñÇݪ áñá±Ýù »Ý ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛ³Ý ×Çßï »õ ëË³É ù³ÛÉ»ñÁ: ä³ï³ë˳ÝÝ»ñÁ Éë»Éáõó Ñ»ïá ϳÝóÝ»Ýù Ù»ñ ½ñáõÛóÇÝ »õ ¹áõù ÏÙ»Ïݳµ³Ý»ù: ø³Õ³ù³óÇÝ»ñÇÝ ïñí³Í ѳñóÁ Ñ»ï»õÛ³ÉÝ ¿.§Æ±ÝãÝ »ù ×Çßï ѳٳñáõÙ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛ³Ý ¹ÇñùáñáßáõÙÝ»ñáõÙ »õ ÇÝãÁª ë˳É:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 1. - Þ³ï ¹Åí³ñ ѳñó ïí»óÇù: ì³Ñ³Ý ÐáíѳÝÝÇëÛ³ÝÇ Ññ³Å³ñ³Ï³ÝÁ ²½·³ÛÇÝ ÅáÕáíÇ ÷áËËáëݳÏÇ å³ßïáÝÇó ß³ï ëË³É ¿ñ: â·Çï»Ù DZÝã »Ý Ùï³Í»É Çñ»Ýù, µ³Ûó Ç٠ϳñÍÇùáí ¹³ ëË³É ¿ñ: ÆëÏ ³Ñ³ ѳÛ-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý ѳñ³µ»ñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇ Ï³ñ·³íáñÙ³Ý ËݹÇñÝ»ñáõÙ Ýñ³Ýó µáÉáñ ù³ÛÉ»ñÝ »É ×Çßï »Ý:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 2. - ²½·³ÛÇÝ ËݹÇñÝ»ññÁ ß³ï ËáñÝ »Ý Ýëï³Í Ýñ³Ýó ù³Õ³ù³Ï³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ù»ç:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 3. - ´áÉáñÝ ¿É ÙdzÛÝ Çñ»Ýó Ù³ëÇÝ »Ý Ùï³ÍáõÙ:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 4. - Ø»ñ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇÝ å³Ï³ëáõÙ ¿ ѳí³ïÝ ³é ²ëïí³Í: ²é³Ýó ѳí³ïÇ Ñݳñ³íáñ ã¿ ×Çßï ù³ÛÉ»ñ Ó»éݳñÏ»É:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 5. - ²Ûëù³Ý ï³ñÇÝ»ñÇ ÷áñÓ áõÝ»óáÕ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÛáõÝÁ ¹Åí³ñ û áñ»õ¿ ëË³É µ³Ý ³ÝÇ: Üñ³Ýù ³Ù»Ý ÇÝãÇÝ í»ñ³µ»ñíáõÙ »Ý ß³ï Éáõñç:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 6. - ÆÝÓ ÃíáõÙ ¿ ×Çßï ù³ÛÉ ¿ñ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛ³Ý µáÕáùÇ ³ÏóÇ³Ý ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ý³Ë³·³ÑÇ ³ÛóÇ Å³Ù³Ý³Ï: ÆëÏ ³Ñ³ Ù³ñïÇ Ù»ÏÇÝ »õ »ñÏáõëÇÝ ÐÚ¸-Ý å³ëÇí Ï»óí³Íù ÁݹáõÝ»ó: ºÃ» ³í»ÉÇ í×é³Ï³Ý ·ïÝí»ñ, Ñݳñ³íáñ ¿, áñ ÁݹѳñáõÙÁ ϳÝËí»ñ, ÇëÏ »Ã» ãϳÝËí»ñ ¿É, ³å³ Ù»Õ³íáñÝ»ñÁ ß³ï ßáõï ÏѳÛïݳµ»ñí»ÇÝ:

- Ø»ñ ѳÕáñ¹Ù³Ý Ù»ç Ñݳñ³íáñ ã¿, ÇѳñÏ», ³Ûë ³Ù»ÝÁ Ù»Ïݳµ³Ý»É, µ³Ûó ³Ñ³ í»ñçÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ ß³ï Éáõñç ¿ñ »õ ³ñÅ» ·áÝ» ¹ñ³Ý ³Ý¹ñ³¹³éݳÉ: ºë ³Û¹ »ñÇï³ë³ñ¹Ç ѳñó³¹ñáõÙÁ ѳëϳÝáõÙ »Ù Ñ»ï»õÛ³É Ï»ñåª ÇÝãá±õ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛáõÝÁ Ù³ñïÇ Ù»ÏÇÝ ã»Ï³í ýñ³ÝëÇ³Ï³Ý ¹»ëå³Ý³ï³Ý Ùáï »õ ѳݹ³ñïí»Éáõ Ïáã ã³ñ»ó »ñÏáõ ÏáÕÙ»ñÇÝ: ⿱ áñ, »Ã» ÝáõÛÝÇëÏ Ñݳñ³íáñ ãÉÇÝ»ñ Ëáõë³÷»É ÁݹѳñáõÙÇó, ³å³ ·áÝ» ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛáõÝÝ ³Ûëûñ ϳñáÕ ¿ñ ³Ï³Ý³ï»ëÇ ³ãù»ñáí å³ïÙ»É »Õ»ÉáõÃÛáõÝÁ »õ Ýå³ëï»É Ñ»ï³ùÝÝáõÃÛ³ÝÁ:

- Ü³Ë ³ë»Ù, áñ Ù»Ýù ÙÇÝã»õ Ù³ñïÇ Ù»ÏÁ ß³ï ³í»ÉÇÝ »Ýù ³ñ»É, ù³Ý ϳñáÕ ¿ÇÝù ³Ý»É ÙdzÛÝ ³Û¹ ûñÁ: ¸»é ÁÝïñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇó ï³ëÝ ûñ ³é³ç, Ù»ñ ûÏݳÍáõÇ ù³ñá½³ñß³íÁ ÙÇ ÏáÕÙ ÃáÕ³Í, Ù»Ýù ½·áõß³óÝáõÙ ¿ÇÝù, ³Ñ³½³Ý·áõÙ, áñ Çß˳ÝáõÃÛ³Ý áõ Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÛ³Ý Ã»ÏݳÍáõÝ»ñÇ ³Û¹ ÁÝóóùÁ ѳݷ»óÝ»Éáõ ¿ µ³ËáõÙÝ»ñÇ: Ø»ñ Ñáñ¹áñÝ»ñáí ÐúØ-Á óáõÛó ϳ½Ù³Ï»ñå»ó ÐÐÞ »õ ÐÐÎ ·ñ³ë»ÝÛ³ÏÝ»ñÇ ³éç»õ, ѳßïáõÃÛ³Ý Ïáã»ñáí ³Ýó³Ý ºñ»õ³ÝÇ ÷áÕáóÝ»ñáí, Ù»Ýù ѳݹ»ë »Ï³Ýù ѳٳå³ï³ëË³Ý Ñ³Ûï³ñ³ñáõÃÛ³Ùµ, ³Ñ³½³Ý·»ñ ÑÝã»óñÇÝù: سñïÇ Ù»ÏÝ, ÇѳñÏ», ϳÝ˳ï»ë»ÉÇ ¿ñ: гñó ¿ ³é³ç³ÝáõÙª ÇÝãá±õ ¿ñ Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÛáõÝÝ Çñ ѳÝñ³Ñ³í³ùÝ»ñáõÙ ù³ç³É»ñáõÙ áõ å³Ñ³ÝçáõÙ å³ßïå³ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ñ³Ù³Ï³ñ·Ç »õ »ñÏñ³å³ÑÝ»ñÇ ³ç³ÏóáõÃÛáõÝÁ: ÆÝãá±õ ¿ñ ¹³ ³ÛÝù³Ý ³ÝÑñ³Å»ßï Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÛ³ÝÁ: ²ÛÝå»ë áñ, ÙÇ Ï³ñÍ»ù, û Ù»Ýù Ó»éùÝ»ñë Í³É³Í Ýëï³Í »Ýù »Õ»É: Ø»Ýù, û»õ Ù»ñ ûÏݳÍáõáí ³Û¹ ûñ»ñÇÝ Ùñó³ÏóáõÃÛ³Ý Ù»ç ¿ÇÝù Çß˳ÝáõÃÛ³Ý Ã»ÏݳÍáõÇ Ñ»ï, ³ÛÝáõ³Ù»Ý³ÛÝÇí ß³ï ³í»ÉÇ Ù»Í Ñݳñ³íáñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñ áõÝ»ÇÝù ß÷í»Éáõ Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇ Ñ»ï: Üñ³Ýó ù³ÝÇóë Ñáñ¹áñ»É »Ýù ³é³í»É ½áõëå ·ïÝí»É, ½·áõß³Ý³É ÍáõÕ³ÏÝ»ñÇó áõ ɳñí³Í ³Ï³ÝÝ»ñÇó, ã·Ý³É ù³ÛÉ»ñÇ, áñáÝó Ñ»ï»õ³ÝùÝ»ñÁ ϳñáÕ »Ý ß³ï ͳÝñ ÉÇÝ»É: ºÃ» ѳñóÝ»ù Çñ»Ýó, ³å³ û Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÛáõÝÁ »õ û Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÁ Ï÷³ëï»Ý, áñ Ù»Ýù ÙÇÝã»õ Ù³ñïÇ Ù»ÏÁ ³éÝí³½Ý ÙÇ ù³ÝÇ ³Ý·³Ù Éáõñç ¹»ñ³Ï³ï³ñáõÃÛáõÝ »Ýù áõÝ»ó»É ϳÝË»Éáõ ³í»ÉÇ Éáõñç µ³ËáõÙÝ»ñ: Ø»Ýù ³Ù»Ý ×Ç· ·áñͳ¹ñ»É »Ýù, »õ Ù»ñ ËÇÕ×Ý ³Ûë ѳñóáõ٠ѳݷÇëï ¿: ÆѳñÏ», ϳñ»ÉÇ ¿ »ñ»õ³Ï³Û»É, û ÇÝãå»ë »Ý ¸³ßݳÏó³Ï³ÝÝ»ñÁ Ù³ñïÇ Ù»ÏÇÝ ß³ñù ϳ½ÙáõÙ »õ ϳݷÝáõÙ áëïÇϳÝáõÃÛ³Ý áõ óáõó³ñ³ñÝ»ñÇ ÙÇç»õ: Æ ë»ñ ×ßÙ³ñïáõÃÛ³Ý ³ë»Ù, áñ ³Ûë Ù³ëÇÝ ¿É »Ýù Ùï³Í»É, µ³Ûó ¹³ Ñݳñ³íáñ ã¿ñ Çñ³·áñÍ»É, áñáíÑ»ï»õ Ù³ñï³ýÇÉÙ»ñÇÝ Ñ³ïáõÏ ³Û¹ ëó»Ý³ñÁ ϳñáÕ ¿ñ Çñ³Ï³Ý³Ý³É ÙdzÛÝ, »Ã» »ñÏáõ ÏáÕÙ»ñÁ ¹áõÛ½Ý-ÇÝã ÙÇÙÛ³Ýó Áݹ³é³ç ·Ý³Éáõ ó³ÝÏáõÃÛáõÝ áõݻݳÛÇÝ:

Ø»Ýù ³é³í»É³·áõÛÝÝ »Ýù ³ñ»É, ÝáõÛÝÇëÏ ³í»ÉÇÝ, ù³Ý Ñݳñ³íáñ ¿ñ: ÐÇßá±õÙ »ù, û ÇÝãåÇëÇ ùÝݳ¹³ïáõÃÛ³Ý ³ñųݳó³Ýù, »ñµ Ù»ñ ·ñ³ë»ÝÛ³ÏáõÙ ÁݹáõÝ»óÇÝù È»õáÝ î»ñ-ä»ïñáëÛ³ÝÇÝ: ÆÝãá±õ ¹³ ³ñ»óÇÝù: ¶Çï»ù, 㿱, µáÉáñ ÁÝïñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÝ ¿É Ù»½³ÝáõÙ ³ÝóÝáõÙ »Ý ËÇëï ɳñí³Í ÙÃÝáÉáñïáõÙ: Ø»ñ ³Û¹ ù³ÛÉáí, ÷³ëïáñ»Ý, Ù»Ýù ÷áñÓ»óÇÝù Ý»ñ³½·³ÛÇÝ Ñ³Ù»ñ³ßËáõÃÛ³Ý ÙÃÝáÉáñï ëï»ÕÍ»É, ݳËÁÝïñ³Ï³Ý å³Ûù³ñÝ áõÕáñ¹»É ÷á˳¹³ñÓ Ñ³ñ·³ÝùÇ áõ ѳݹáõñÅáճϳÝáõÃÛ³Ý ÑáõÝ: ÆÝùÝ»ñë ¹áõñë ã»Ï³Ýù ³Û¹ ë³ÑÙ³ÝÝ»ñÇó »õ µáÉáñÇÝ ¿É Ñáñ¹áñ»óÇÝù ÝáõÛÝÝ ³Ý»É, µ³Ûó, ó³íáù, ãѳçáÕ»óÇÝù:

- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñÛ³Ý, Ç٠ϳñÍÇùáí ³ÛÝ »ñÇï³ë³ñ¹Á Ù»Õ³íáñ ã¿, áñ ³Û¹å»ë ¿ Ùï³ÍáõÙ, ³ÛëÇÝùÝ, áñ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛáõÝÁ å»ïù ¿ Ù³ñïÇ Ù»ÏÇÝ ÙÇçÝáñ¹ ¹³éݳñ: ´³ÝÝ ³ÛÝ ¿, áñ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÛáõÝÝ ³Û¹åÇëÇÝ ¿ ÁÝϳÉíáõ٠ѳë³ñ³ÏáõÃÛ³Ý ÏáÕÙÇó: ÀÝïñáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇó ³é³ç ¹áõù ѳٳñÛ³ û Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÛáõÝ »ù ¹³éÝáõÙ, í»ñóÝáõÙ »ù Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÛ³Ý ³Ù»Ý³É³í ½»ÝùÁª Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÇ ùÝݳ¹³ïáõÃÛáõÝÁ, ¹ñ³ ßÝáñÑÇí ÙïÝáõÙ »ù ËáñÑñ¹³ñ³Ý, µ³Ûó ³ÛÝï»Õ ³ñ¹»Ý ÑÉáõ-Ñݳ½³Ý¹ ϳï³ñáõÙ »ù ³ÛÝ ³Ù»ÝÁ ÇÝã Çß˳ÝáõÃÛáõÝÝ»ñÝ »Ý ûɳ¹ñáõÙ, ëïáñ³·ñáõÙ »ù µáÉáñ ³ÛÝ ûñ»ÝùÝ»ñÁ, áñáÝù Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÛáõÝÁ ëíÇÝÝ»ñáí ¿ ÁݹáõÝáõÙ:

- ºë ѳٳӳÛÝ ã»Ù Ó»½ Ñ»ï: ²Ûëûñ ¿É гÝñ³å»ï³Ï³ÝÝ»ñÇ ï»ë³ÝÏÛáõÝÇó, Ù»Ýù, û»õ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý Ïá³ÉÇódzÛÇ Ù³ë »Ýù ϳ½ÙáõÙ, µ³Ûó Ù»½ å³ÑáõÙ »Ýù Áݹ¹ÇÙ³¹ÇñÇ Ï»óí³Íùáí: Üñ³Ýù ÝáõÛÝå»ë ë˳ÉíáõÙ »Ý: Ø»Ýù Ù»½ å³ñ½³å»ë ×Çßï »Ýù å³ÑáõÙ »õ ëϽµáõÝù³ÛÇÝ Ñ³ñó»ñáõÙ »ñµ»ù ã»Ýù ݳѳÝçáõÙ: Æ í»ñçá ãÇ Ï³ñ»ÉÇ Ã»ñ³·Ý³Ñ³ï»É ݳ»õ ³ÛÝ ÑëÏ³Û³Ï³Ý ³ß˳ï³ÝùÁ, áñ Ù»Ýù ï³ÝáõÙ »Ýù ÏáõÉÇëÝ»ñÇ Ñ»ï»õáõÙ: ÆëÏ ÇÝã í»ñ³µ»ñáõÙ ¿ áñáß Ï³ßϳݹáõÙÝ»ñÇÝ, ³å³ ¹ñ³Ýù å³Ûٳݳíáñí³Í »Ý Ïá³ÉÇóÇáÝ Ñ³Ù³Ó³Ûݳ·ñÇ ßñç³Ý³ÏÝ»ñáí, áñáÝù ³Ýï»ë»É ÝáõÛÝå»ë ãÇ Ï³ñ»ÉÇ:

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- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñ»³Ý, Ùdzݷ³ÙÇó ³Ýóݻ٠ѳÛ-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇ Ã»Ù³ÛÇÝ, áñáíÑ»ï»õ Ù¿Ï ³ÙÇë ß³ñáõÝ³Ï ÅáÕáíáõñ¹Á ¹ñ³ÝÇó ¿ ËûëáõÙ: ´áÉáñÁ ½ëåáõ³ÍáõÃÇõÝ óáõó³µ»ñ»óÇÝ, ÇÝã-áñ ã³÷áí ÁݹáõÝ»óÇÝ ¶ÇõÉÇ ³ÛóÁ, ¹áõù ãÁݹáõÝ»óÇù »õ ¹ñ³ ¹¿Ù µáÕáù»óÇù: ¸áõù ÝáÛÝ Ïá³ÉÇódzÛÇ Ï³½ÙáõÙ ¿ù, áñÝ, Ç ¹¿å, ݳ˳·³ÑÇ Ñ»ï ÙdzëÇÝ Ññ³õÇñ»É ¿ñ ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ý³Ë³·³ÑÇÝ Ð³Û³ëï³Ý: âÝ³Û³Í ¹ñ³Ýª ¹áõù ³Û¹ ³ÛóÇ ¹¿Ù óáÛó ³ñ»óÇù: ÆÝãå¿ë ÏÁ µ³ó³ïñ¿ù Ò»ñ ¹ÇñùáñáßáõÙÁ:

-²ë»Ù, áñ ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ñ»ï Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÁ ó³Ýϳó³Í »ñÏñÇ Ñ»ï Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝ ã¿, »õ ß³ï µÝ³Ï³Ý ¿, áñ ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ñ»ï Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÁ Ù»½ Éñçûñ¿Ý Ùï³Ñá·áõÙ ¿: гñóÇÝ å¿ïù ¿ Ý³Û»É ÙÇ ù³ÝÇ Ïïñáõ³Íùáí:

ܳ˪ Ññ³õ¿ñ ¶ÇõÉÇÝ »õ ѳÛ-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ: ¶ÇõÉÇ ·³ÉáõÝ Ù»Ýù ¹¿Ù ã»Ýù »Õ»É, »Õ»É »Ýù ѳٳϳñÍÇù, ³ÛóÇ Ñ»ï ϳåáõ³Í áñ»õ¿ ËݹÇñ ãáõÝ»Ýù: ´³Ûó ÿ ѳÛ-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÁ ÇÝã忱ë å¿ïù ¿ ÁÝóݳÝ, ³Ûë ËݹñÇ Ñ»ï ϳåáõ³Íª Ù»Ýù áõÝ»Ýù µ³õ³Ï³ÝÇÝ Éáõñç Ùï³Ñá·áõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ: Ø»Ýù ã»Ýù ó³Ýϳó»É ¶ÇõÉÇ ³ÛóÁ Ó³ËáÕ»É: ºÃ¿ ÝÙ³Ý Ýå³ï³Ï áõݻݳÛÇÝù, ³ÛÉ ÙÇçáóÝ»ñ ÏÁ Ó»éݳϿÇÝù: Ø»ñ Ýå³ï³ÏÁ Ñ³Û ÅáÕáíñ¹Ç ó³ÝÏáõÃÇõÝÁ, å³Ñ³ÝçÁ, ³ÏÝϳÉÇùÁ ¶ÇõÉÇÝ Ý»ñÏ»³óÝ»ÉÝ ¿ñ: γñÍáõÙ »Ùª ë³ ³ñ¹³ñ³óÇ »õ ³½·³ÛÇÝ Ï»óáõ³Íù ¿ñ: ò³õáõÙ »Ù µáÉáñ Ýñ³Ýó ѳٳñ, áíù»ñ Çñ»Ýó ³½·³ÛÇÝ ¿Ý ѳٳñáõÙ, µ³Ûó ãáõÝ»ó³Ý ³Û¹ ûñÁ Ù»ñ ÏáÕùÇÝ ÉÇÝ»Éáõ, ù³Õ³ù³ÏÇñà ϻóáõ³Íù ¹ñë»õáñ»Éáõ ѳٳñÓ³ÏáõÃÇõÝÁ:

²Ûá, Ù»Ýù Ïá³ÉÇódzÛÇ ³Ý¹³Ù »Ýù, µ³Ûó, Ç ï³ñµ»ñáõÃÇõÝ ÙÇõëÝ»ñÇ, ѳÛ-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñáõÙ ³é³õ»É Ùï³Ñá· »Ýù: Îá³ÉÇódzÛÇ Ù»ñ ÙÇõë ·áñÍÁÝÏ»ñÝ»ñÁ ϳ٠߳ï Çñ³½»Ïáõ³Í ¿Ý, »õ ³Û¹ å³ï׳éáí Ùï³Ñá· ã¿Ý, ϳ٠¿É ³Ûë ѳñóáõÙ å³ñ½³å¿ë ³Ýï³ñµ»ñ ¿Ý: ºë áõñÇß Ï»ñå ·Ý³Ñ³ï»É ã»Ù ϳñáÕ: àõÕÕ³ÏÇ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇ Ñ³Ù³ñ ï³ñµ»ñ ѳñó»ñ ï³ñµ»ñ ϳñ»õáñáõÃÇõÝ »õ ß»ßï³¹ñáõÃÇõÝ áõÝ¿Ý:

¶ÇõÉÇ Ð³Û³ëï³Ý ·³Éáõ Ñ»ï ϳåáõ³Íª Ù»Ýù óáõó³µ»ñ»óÇÝù Ýáõ³½³·áÛÝ Ï»óáõ³Íù: гõ³ï³ó³Í »Ù, áñ Ù»ñ ѳë³ñ³ÏáõÃÇõÝÁ, Ù»ñ Ùï³õáñ³Ï³ÝáõÃÇõÝÁ, ¥ÇÙ å³Ñ³ÝçÝ ³õ»ÉÇ ß³ï ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý í»ñݳ˳õÇó »õ Ùï³õáñ³Ï³ÝáõÃÇõÝÇó ¿¤ å¿ïù ¿ ³½·³ÛÇÝ Ï»óáõ³Íù ¹ñë»õáñ¿ÇÝ, áñÁ ÙdzÛÝ Û³ñ·³Ýù ÏÁ å³ñï³¹ñ¿ñ: ²Ûëûñ ß³ï»ñÝ »Ý ·Ý³Ñ³ïáõÙ Ù»ñ Ï»óáõ³ùÁ: ò³õáõÙ »Ù, áñ ³Û¹ ûñÁ ¹ñëáõÙª Ññ³å³ñ³ÏÇ íñ³Û, ½·³óõáõÙ ¿ñ ³½·³ÛÇÝ ÏáÕÙÝáñáßáõÙ áõÝ»óáÕ áõÅ»ñÇ Ýáõ³½ ¹»ñ³Ï³ï³ñáõÃáõÝ: ¸³ Ç Ñ³ñÏ¿ ó³õ³ÉÇ ¿, »õ »ë ÑÇÙ³ ¹Åáõ³ñ³ÝáõÙ »Ù å³ïÏ»ñ³óÝ»É, ÿ ÇÝãå¿ë ¿Ý Ýñ³Ýù í»ñ³µ»ñõáõÙ ³Û¹ ûñÁ óáõó³µ»ñ³Í ë»÷³Ï³Ý å³Ñáõ³ÍùÇÝ:

- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñ»³Ý, ÙÇ å³Ñ ÑÇÙ³ å³ïÏ»ñ³óñ¿ù, áñ Çñ»Ýó ³½·³ÛÇÝ Ñ³Ù³ñáÕ µáÉáñ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý áõÅ»ñÝ áõ Ùï³õáñ³Ï³ÝÝ»ñÁ, áÕç г۳ëï³ÝÁ Û³ÝϳñÍ ¹áõñë ·³ñ ÷áÕáó áõ µáÕáù¿ñ ¶ÇõÉÇ ³ÛóÇ ¹¿Ù ³ÛÝ ¹¿åùáõÙ, »ñµ Ù»ñ ݳ˳·³ÑÝ ¿ñ Ññ³õÇñ»É ³Û¹ Ù³ñ¹áõÝ:

- ²Ûá, Ññ³õÇñ»É ¿, µ³Ûó ¹³ ãÇ Ý߳ݳÏáõÙ, áñ Ù»Ýù å¿ïù ¿ ¹³¹³ñ»Ýù Ï»óáõ³Íù áõݻݳÉ: ê³ ×Çßï Ùûï»óáõÙ ã¿: λóáõ³Íù óáÛó ï³Éáõ Ù¿ç áã ÙÇ ³Ý³Û³ñÙ³ñ µ³Ý ãϳÛ: î³ñµ»ñ »ñÏñÝ»ñáõÙ ¿É ¹³ ï»ÕÇ ¿ áõÝ»ÝáõÙ: ºñµ ¶ÇõÉÁ ·ÝáõÙ ¿ üñ³Ýëdz, »õ Ù»Ýù óáÛó »Ýù ³ÝáõÙ ³ÛÝï»Õ, ¹³ Ä³Ï ÞÇñ³ÏÇ Ï³Ù áñ»õ¿ Ù¿ÏÇ ¹¿Ù Ï»óáõ³Íù ã¿: òáÛóÝ, ÁݹѳÝñ³å¿ë, ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý ³Ïódz ¿, ÅáÕáíñ¹Ç ѳõ³ù³Ï³Ý ϳÙùÝ áõ ï»ë³Ï¿ïÝ ³ñï³Û³Ûï»Éáõ Ó»õ: ºÃ¿ Ù»Ýù áõÝ»Ýù ï»ë³Ï¿ï »õ ϳÙù, ³å³ å¿ïù ¿ ³ñï³Û³Ûï»Ýù: ÐÇÙ³ Ïÿ³ë¿ù, ÿ ³Û¹ ѳñó»ñÝ ³ÛÉ ï»Õ áõ ³ÛÉ Ù³Ï³ñ¹³ÏÇ íñ³Û ¿Ý ³ñï³Û³ÛïõáõÙ: Þ³ï ɳõ, ѳٳӳÛÝ »Ù »õ ϳñÍáõÙ »Ù, áñ г۳ëï³ÝÇ Ý³Ë³·³ÑÁ ¶ÇõÉÇ ³ÛóÇ ßñç³Ý³ÏáõÙ å¿ïù ¿ ³ñͳñÍ¿ñ ѳÛÏ³Ï³Ý ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý ËݹÇñÁ: ´³Ûó ¹³ ³ÛÉ Ñ³ñó ¿: ²Ù¿Ý Ù¿ÏÝ áõÝÇ Çñ Ùûï»óáõÙÁ »õ å³ï³ë˳ݳïáõ ¿ Çñ ·áñÍáõÝ¿áõû³Ý ѳٳñ:

-ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñ»³Ý, ³ÛÝ, áñ ݳ»õ ¹áõù ¹¿Ù ã¿ù ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ñ»ï Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇ µ³ñ»É³õÙ³ÝÁ, ³ë»ë ïñ³ý³ñ»ï ¿ ¹³ñÓ»É: ´áÉáñ ·áñÍÇãÝ»ñÝ ¿É Ùdzµ»ñ³Ý ³ëáõÙ ¿Ýª Ù»Ýù ѳñ»õ³ÝÝ»ñ »Ýù »õ å¿ïù ¿ ³åñ»Ýù ÏáÕù-ÏáÕùÇ: Ò»ñ Ïáõë³ÏÇó ì³Ñ³Ý ÚáíѳÝÝÇ뻳ÝÁ ÙÇ ³Ý·³Ù ÙÇ ß³ï Ñ»ï³ùñùÇñ µ³Ý å³ïÙ»ó, áñ ³Ýó³Í ¹³ñÇ ëϽµÇÝ, »ñµ ²ØÜ-Ç Ý³Ë³·³ÑÁ ìáõ¹ñáÛ ìÇÉëáÝÝ ¿ñ, »Õ»É ¿ ÙÇ ³ÛëåÇëÇ Íñ³·Çñª ѳۻñÇÝ ï»Õ³÷áË»É àõñáõ·áõ³Û »õ µÝ³Ï»óÝ»É ³ÛÝï»Õ: ØÇïùÁ Ñ»ï»õ»³ÉÝ ¿ñª ѳۻñÁ ÏÁ Ñ»é³Ý³Ý íï³Ý·³õáñ ÙÇç³í³ÛñÇó, ÇëÏ àõñáõ·áõ³ÛÁ ÏÁ ͳÕÏÇ, áñáíÑ»ï»õ ÑÇÝ Å³Ù³Ý³ÏÝ»ñÇó Éë»É »Ýù, áñ ѳÛÁ ù³ñÇó Ñ³ó ¿ ù³ÙáõÙ, ³Ý³å³ïÁ ¹³ñÓÝáõÙ ³Û·»ëï³Ý:

¸áõù ³ëáõÙ ¿ùª áõ½áõÙ »Ýù ɳõ Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ, Û»ïáÛ ëÏëáõÙ Ãáõ³ñÏ»É µ³Ûó»ñÁ. ÃáÕ ¹Çõ³Ý³·Çï³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ ѳëï³ï»Ý, ÃáÕ µ³ó»Ý ë³ÑÙ³ÝÁ, ÃáÕ ¶ÇõÙñÇ-Ô³ñë ׳ݳå³ñÑÁ í»ñ³·áñͳñÏ»Ý, ÃáÕ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Ñ³ñóáõÙ ÏáÕÙÝ³Ï³É ãÉÇÝ»Ý: ºõ ³ÛÝå¿ë ¿ ëï³óõáõÙ, áñ Ù»Ýù, ÏáÕÙ ÉÇÝ»Éáí µ³ñǹñ³óÇ³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇÝ, ݳ»õ ¹¿Ù »Ýù:

-¸áõù ³åñ»É áõ½áõ±Ù ¿ù: ²Ýßáõßï: ´³Ûó å³ïñ³±ëï ¿ù ³åñ»Éáõ ѳٳñ ëïñϳݳÉ: γñá±Õ ¿ù ѳݹáõñÅ»É ëïñϳóáõÙÁ, áñå¿ë½Ç ϳñáճݳù ³åñ»É: ²Ûá, Ù»Ýù Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ áõ½áõÙ »Ýù: ´³Ûó »ñµ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý µ³ñǹñ³óÇ³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇ ¹ÇÙ³ó Ù»ñ »ñÏñÇ áõ ÅáÕáíñ¹Ç ³é³ç ëïñϳóáõóÇã å³ÛÙ³ÝÝ»ñ ¿ ¹ÝáõÙ, áõñ»ÙÝ ÝáñÙ³É Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ ã¿Ý ϳñáÕ ÉÇÝ»É: Ø»Ýù ³ëáõÙ »Ýùª ѳñ»õ³Ý ¿ù, µ³Ûó ë³ÑÙ³ÝÁ ÷³Ï»É ¿ù: ´³ó¿ù: ¸³ßݳÏóáõû³Ý Íñ³·ñÇ Ù¿ç ¿É ¿ ·ñáõ³Í, áñ ѳۻñÝ áõ Ãáõñù»ñÁ å³ïٳϳÝûñ¿Ý ³Ûë ÝáÛÝ ÙÇç³í³ÛñáõÙ »Ý ³åñáõÙ »õ å³ñï³õáñ »Ý ³åñ»É: ²Ûë ×ßÙ³ñïáõû³Ý ·Çï³ÏóáõÙáí ¿É Ù»Ýù, áñå¿ë ѳñ»õ³Ý, å³ÛÙ³Ý »Ýù ¹ÝáõÙª ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý ѳñóÁ ãÇ Ï³ñáÕ ¹³éÝ³É ËݹñáÛ ³é³ñϳÛ: Ø»Ýù ã»Ýù ³ëáõÙ, áñ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý å¿ïù ¿ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ ÁݹáõÝÇ, áñå¿ë½Ç Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ ëï»ÕÍáõ»Ý:

´³Ûó ÙÇ»õÝáÛÝ Å³Ù³Ý³Ï ã»Ýù ϳñáÕ ÁݹáõÝ»É ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ý³Ë³å³ÛÙ³ÝÝ»ñÁ: ÂáõñùÇ³Ý ³ëáõÙ ¿ª ò»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÇõÝÇó Ññ³Å³ñáõ¿ù, Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇó áõÅ»ñÁ ¹áõñë µ»ñ¿ù, ë³ÑÙ³ÝÝ»ñÁ ׳ݳã¿ù: ²Ûë »ñ»ù å³ÛÙ³ÝÝ »É Ù»½ ѳٳñ ³ÝÁݹáõÝ»ÉÇ ¿, ëïáñ³óáõóÇã:

Ø»Ýù ëϽµáõÝù³ÛÇÝ Ù¿Ï Ñ³ñó áõÝ»Ýù: ²Ûëûñáõ³Û Çß˳ÝáõÃÇõÝÁ, »õ ϳ٠ó³Ýϳó³Í ³ÛÉ Çß˳ÝáõÃÇõÝ, ãÇ Ï³ñáÕ Ï³ï³ñ»É ³ÛÝåÇëÇ ½ÇçáõÙ, áñÁ ÏÁ ÉÇÝÇ ë»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³õáõÝùÇ Ñ³ßáõÇÝ: Ø»Ýù ϳñáÕ »Ýù ½Çç»É ÇÝã-áñ µ³Ý»ñ, µ³Ûó áã »ñµ»ù ë»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³õáõÝùÁ: ¸³ áã Ù¿ÏÇÝ ÃáÛɳïñáõ³Í ã¿: Ø»ñ Ùûï»óáõÙÝ»ñÁ ëϽµáõÝù³ÛÇÝ »Ý, ß³ï Ù³ñ¹Ï³ÛÇÝ »õ ù³Õ³ù³ÏñÃáõû³Ý ÝáñÙ»ñÇÝ Ñ³Ù³å³ï³ë˳Ý: ÎñÏÝáõÙ »Ùª Ù»Ýù Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇÝ ¹¿Ù ã»Ýù, µ³Ûó ݳ»õ å³ïñ³ëï ã»Ýù ³Û¹ Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇ Ñ³Ù³ñ ³½·Á »õ ë»ñáõݹݻñÇÝ ëïñϳóÝ»É, ëïáñ³óÝ»É:

-ºñµ ê»ñÅ ê³ñ·ë»³ÝÁ زÎ-áõÙ »ÉáÛà áõÝ»ó³õ, ³ÛëåÇëÇ Ëûëù ³ë³óª Ù»Ýù ã»Ýù ϳñáÕ µ³ñ¹ ѳñó»ñÁ ãÉáõÍ»É »õ ¹ñ³Ýù ÃáÕÝ»ÝÉ, áñ ë»ñáõݹݻñÁ ÉáõÍ»Ý:

-ºë ë»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³õáõÝùÇ Ù³ëÇÝ »Ù ËûëáõÙ, áã ÿ ë»ñáõݹݻñÇÝ å³ïϳÝáÕ Ñ³ñó»ñÇ: ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³õáõÝùÝ ¿ Çñ»Ýó ѳÛñ»ÝÇùÁ: ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³õáõÝùÝ ¿ Çñ»Ýó ѳÛñ»ÝÇùÇÝ í»ñ³ïÇñ³Ý³ÉÁ:

ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³õáõÝùÝ ¿ ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý ѳñóáí ³ñ¹³ñáõû³Ý ѳëÝ»ÉÁ: Ø»Ýù å¿ïù ¿ ³å³Ñáí³·ñ»Ýù ³Û¹ Çñ³õáõÝùÝ»ñÁ: ê»ñáõݹݻñÇ Çñ³õáõÝùÝ»ñÁ áïݳѳñ»Éáõ Çñ³õáõÝùÁ Ù»Ýù ãáõÝ»Ýù:

ÚÇßáõÙ »Ù, »ñµ Ýáñ ¿ñ ³½³ï³·ñáõ»É ÞáõßÇÝ »õ í»ñ³¹³ñÓ»É ¿Ç ïáõÝ, áñ¹Çë ѳñóñ»óª ×DZßï ¿, áñ ÞáõßÇÝ ³½³ï³·ñáõ³Í ¿: ²ë³óǪ ³Ûá: ä³ïáõѳÝÇó ݳۻÉáí ²ñ³ñ³ïÇݪ á·»õáñáõ³Í ß³ñáõÝ³Ï»óª ²ñ³ñ³ïÝ ¿É ·ñ³õ¿Çù, DZÝã ÏÁ ÉÇÝ¿ñ:

¸³ ³ñ¹¿Ý, ѳõ³Ý³µ³ñ Ó»ñ ÉáõÍ»Éáõ ѳñóÝ ¿ª å³ï³ë˳ݻóÇ: ²Ñ³ ³ÛëåÇëÇ Ï³ñ»õáñ ѳñó Ù»Ýù ϳñáÕ »Ýù ÃáÕÝ»É, áñ ë»ñáõݹݻñÁ ÉáõÍ»Ý, µ³Ûó ³Û¹ ѳñóÁ ÉáõÍ»Éáõ Çñ³õáõÝùÁ Ýñ³ÝóÇó ËÉ»É áã áù ãÇ Ï³ñáÕ: ²Ûë Ù³ëÇÝ »Ù »ë ËûëáõÙ:

- ø³ÝÇ áñ Ëûëù ·Ý³ó ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý Ù³ëÇÝ, »Ï¿ù ³Ý¹ñ³¹³éݳÝù ê»ñÅ ê³ñ·ë»³ÝǪ ³Ù»ñÇÏ»³Ý ûñÃÇÝ ïáõ³Í ѳñó³½ñáÛóÇÝ, áñï»Õ ݳ ³ÛÝáõ³Ù»Ý³ÛÝÇõ ³é³ç³ñÏ»ó ëï»ÕÍ»É Ñ³Û-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý ÙÇ Û³ÝÓݳÅáÕáí, áñÇ »Ýó۳ÝÓݳÅáÕáíÝ»ñÇó Ù¿ÏÝ ¿É µ³Õϳó³Í ÏÁ ÉÇÝÇ å³ïÙ³µ³ÝÝ»ñÇó »õ ÏÁ ½µ³ÕáõÇ ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý ѳñó»ñÇ áõëáõÙݳëÇñáõû³Ùµ: ¸áõù ÁݹáõÝ»ÉDZ ¿ù ѳٳñáõÙ ³Û¹ ³é³ç³ñÏÁ:

- Ø»Ýù ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý ѳñóÁ áñ»õ¿ Û³ÝÓݳÅáÕáíÇ Ó»õ³ã³÷áí ùÝÝáõû³Ý ³é³ñÏ³Û ¹³ñÓÝ»ÉáõÝ ¹¿Ù »Ýù: Æݱ㠿, Ýá±ñ åÇïÇ áñá߻ݪ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÇõÝ »Õ»É ¿, ÿ áã: Ø»Ýù ¹³ ѳٳñáõÙ »Ýù Ñ»·Ý³Ýù ³ÙµáÕç Ù³ñ¹Ïáõû³Ý ѳݹ¿å: øë³ÝÇó ³õ»ÉÇ »ñÏñÝ»ñ ÁݹáõÝ»É »Ý ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÇõÝÁ: ºë ϳñÍáõÙ »Ù, áñ ݳ˳·³ÑÇ ³ñï³Û³Ûï³Í ÙÇïùÁ ¹³ ãÇ »Õ»É: ºÃ¿ Ãáõñù»ñÝ Çñûù áõ½áõÙ »Ý ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ ÁݹáõÝ»É, ³å³ å¿ïù ¿ ³Û¹ ѳñóÇ ßáõñç Áݹ³Ù¿ÝÁ µ³Ý³Ïó»É, ÇÝãÇ ßÝáñÑÇõ ÏÁ ¹Çõñ³Ý³Û ۻﳷ³Û ³ß˳ï³ÝùÁ:

- ȳõ, µ³Ûó 㿱 áñ áñ»õ¿ Ñ³Û Ù³ñ¹ »õ ³é³õ»É »õë áñ»õ¿ Ñ³Û å³ïÙ³µ³Ý, ÇÝãåÇëÇ Û³ÝÓݳÅáÕáíáõÙ ¿É ³ß˳ïÇ, »ñµ»ù ϳëϳÍÇ ï³Ï ãÇ ¹ÝÇ ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý ѳñóÁ: Ø»Ýù ϳñáÕ »Ýù 㿱 ïáõ»³É Û³ÝÓݳÅáÕáíÇ Ï³½ÙáõÙ Áݹ·ñÏ»É ³ÛÝåÇëÇ å³ïÙ³µ³ÝÝ»ñÇ, áíù»ñ Çñ»Ýó ëïáñ³·ñáõÃÇõÝÁ »ñµ»ù ã»Ý ¹ÝÇ ÙÇ ÷³ëï³ÃÕÃÇ ï³Ï, áñÁ ÷áùñ-ÇÝã ϳëϳÍÇ ï³Ï Ï'³éÝÇ Ð³Ûáó ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý »Õ»ÉáõÃÇõÝÁ: ÆÝãáõ± »Ýù í³Ë»ÝáõÙ, ÃáÕ Ëáë»Ý ÙÇÙ»³Ýó Ñ»ï, DZÝã í³ï µ³Ý Ï³Û ¹ñ³ÝáõÙ:

- ºë ÝáÛÝå¿ë íëï³Ñ »Ù, áñ ³ß˳ñÑáõÙ ãÇ ·ïÝáõÇ áñ»õ¿ ѳÛ, ³é³õ»É »õë áñ»õ¿ Ñ³Û å³ïÙ³µ³Ý, áñ ³ëÇ, ÿ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÇõÝ ãÇ »Õ»É: ê³ ã¿ ËݹÇñÁ: ´³ÝÝ ³ÛÝ ¿, áñ Ñ¿Ýó ѳñóÝ ëÏë»ó ùÝݳñÏáõ»É áñ»õ¿ Û³ÝÓݳÅáÕáíáõÙ, ³ÛÉ»õë ³õ³ñï ãÇ áõݻݳÉáõ: ÂáõñùÇ³Ý ³ÝÁݹѳï áõ ³Ù¿Ýáõñ ß³ñáõÝ³Ï ÏñÏÝ»Éáõ ¿ª ѳñóÁ ùÝÝáõû³Ý Ù¿ç ¿, ùÝÝáõÃÇõÝÁ ¹»é ãÇ ³õ³ñïáõ»É, ÙÇ ÷áñÓ¿ù ÙÇç³Ùï»É: ê³ ¿, áñ Ù»½ ³Ýѳݷëï³óÝáõÙ ¿: Ø»Ýù áã áùÇ ã»Ýù ϳëϳÍáõÙ, ³ÛÉ íëï³Ñ »Ýù, áñ ¹³ Ù»ñ Ñ»ñÃ³Ï³Ý ÙdzÙïáõÃÇõÝÁ ÏÁ ÉÇÝÇ: ÆÝ±ã »Ý ùÝÝ»Éáõ å³ïÙ³µ³ÝÝ»ñÁ: гñóÝ ³Ûëù³Ý ׳ݳå³ñÑ ¿ Ïïñ»É, Ù»Í å»ïáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ »Ý ׳ݳã»É гÛáó ó»Õ³ëå³Ýáõû³Ý ÷³ëïÁ, زÎ-Ç »Ýó۳ÝÓݳÅáÕáíÝ ¿ ׳ݳã»É ¹³: à±ñÝ ¿ Ù»ñ Ýå³ï³ÏÁª áñ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý ×³Ý³ãDZ ó»Õ³ëå³ÝáõÃÇõÝÁ »õ ÝáñÙ³É Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñ ѳëï³ïÇ, ÿ± Ýñ³Ý Ñݳñ³õáñáõÃÇõÝ ï³Éª Ñ»ñÃ³Ï³Ý ³Ý·³Ù Ù»½ ˳µ»Éáõ:

- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñ»³Ý, µáÉáñÇë ѳٳñ ¿É å³ñ½ ¿, áñ ÂáõñùÇ³Ý Çñ Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÁ г۳ëï³ÝÇ Ñ»ï ٻͳå¿ë å³ÛٳݳõáñáõÙ ¿ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Ëݹñáí: Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ ³ÝϳËáõû³Ý 17-³Ù»³ÏÇÝ ÝáõÇñáõ³Í ¸³ßݳÏóáõû³Ý ѳÝñ³Ñ³õ³ùáõÙ, áñÝ ³é³çÇÝÝ ¿ñ ݳ˳·³Ñ³Ï³Ý ÁÝïñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇó Û»ïáÛ, áñ»õ¿ Õ³ñ³µ³Õóáõ Ù»Ýù ãï»ë³Ýù: ºÃ¿ Ýñ³Ýù Ý»ñÏ³Û ¿É ¿ÇÝ, ³å³ ÙdzÛÝ µ³½Ùáõû³Ý Ù¿ç »õ ùÇã Ãáõáí:

- гñóÏáõÙ Õ³ñµ³ÕóÇ ß³ï ÁÝÏ»ñÝ»ñ ϳÛÇÝ, ³Û¹ Ãõáõ٠ݳ»õ ²ñÃáõñ ²Õ³µ»Ï»³ÝÁ, áí »ÉáÛà áõÝ»ó³õ: ²Ûë ѳÝñ³Ñ³õ³ùÁ, ë³Ï³ÛÝ, »ë ϳñ»õáñáõÙ »Ù ³ÛÉ ï»ë³ÝÏÇõÝÇó: Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ 17 ï³ñáõ³Û ³Ýϳ˳óáõÙÇó Ç í»ñ, ÷³ëïûñ¿Ý, ³é³çÇÝ ³Ý·³ÙÝ ¿ñ, áñ г۳ëï³ÝáõÙ ÝßõáõÙ ¿ñ ²ñó³ËÇ ³ÝϳËáõû³Ý ÷³ëïÁ: ¸³ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý ³Ïódz ¿ñ, »õ ÃõáõÙ ¿ñ, ÿ ³Û¹ ѳñóáõÙ ³õ»ÉÇ ß³ï å¿ïù ¿ ߳ѳ·ñ·éáõ³Í ÉÇÝ¿ÇÝ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Çß˳ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÁ: ²ÛÝ, áñ Ýñ³Ýù ãÙ³ëݳÏó»óÇÝ Ï³Ù å³ëÇõ ·ïÝáõ»óÇÝ, Çñûù, Ùï³Ñá·Çã ¿: î»ë¿ùª ½Çݳ¹³¹³ñÇó 14 ï³ñÇ ¿ ³Ýó»É: ²Û¹ ï³ñÇÝ»ñÇ ÁÝóóùáõÙ, ë³Ï³ÛÝ, å»ïáõû³Ý Ï»³ÝùáõÙ Éáõñç ¹»ñ³Ï³ï³ñáõÃÇõÝ áõÝ»óáÕ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý áõÅ»ñÇó ÙdzÛÝ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÇõÝÝ ¿ µ³ñÓñ³Ó³ÛÝáõÙ ³½³ï³·ñáõ³Í ï³ñ³ÍùÝ»ñÇ Ñ»ï ϳåáõ³Í ѳñó»ñÁ: ÆëÏ á±ñï»Õ ¿ Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ: ȳõ, »Ýó¹ñ»Ýù Ýñ³Ýù µ³Ý³Ïó³ÛÇÝ ·áñÍÁÝóóÇó ¹áõñë ¿Ý Ùݳó»É áã Çñ»Ýó Ù»Õùáí, µ³Ûó 㿱 áñ Ù»½ Ùûï ѳÝñ³ÛÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÇ Ó»õ³õáñÙ³Ý Ñ³Ù³ñ Ýñ³Ýù ³½³ï ¿Ý Çñ»Ýó í×é³Ï³Ý ËûëùÝ ³ë»Éª ó³ÝϳÝá±õÙ »Ý ³½³ï³·ñáõ³Í ï³ñ³ÍùÝ»ñÁ í»ñ³¹³ñÓÝ»É, ÿª áã: ²Ûɳå¿ë ³ÛÝ ïå³õáñáõÃÇõÝÝ ¿ ëï»ÕÍõáõÙ, ÿ Ù»Ýù Û³ÛïÝáõ»É »Ýù ͳÛñ³Û»Õáõû³Ý Ù¿ç: ØÇÝã¹»é ³¹å¿ë ã¿: ºë Ëûë»É »Ù ß³ï å³ï³ë˳ݳïáõÝ»ñÇ Ñ»ï, Ýñ³Ýù ³½³ï³·ñáõ³Í ï³ñ³ÍùÝ»ñÇ Ñ³ñóáõÙ Ù»½ Ñ»ï ѳٳϳñÍÇù ¿Ý, ³ÛÝ ¿ª Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ ³ÝϳËáõÃÇõÝÁ å¿ïù ¿ ׳ݳãáõÇ ³Ûëûñáõ³Û ë³ÑÙ³ÝÝ»ñÇ ÑÇÙùÇ íñ³Û: ڻﳷ³Û ÃÇõñÁÙµéÝáõÙÝ»ñÇó Ëáõë³÷»Éáõ ѳٳñ, Ç٠ϳñÍÇùáí, Ô³ñ³µ³ÕÇ Çß˳ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÝ ³õ»ÉÇ Ù»Í ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý ³½³ïáõÃÇõÝ áõ ÇÝùÝáõñáÛÝáõÃÇõÝ å¿ïù ¿ áõÝ»Ý³Ý áõÕÕáñ¹»Éáõ ѳÝñ³ÛÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ: ÆÝãå¿ë ÅáÕáíáõñ¹Ý ¿ ³ëáõÙª ϳñáÕ ¿ ß³µ³ÃÝ áõñµ³ÃÇó ßáõï ·³É: âÇ µ³ó³éõáõÙ, áñ Ù»ñ ÅáÕáíñ¹Ç ³éç»õ ¹ñáõÇ ÙÇ ÷³ëï³ÃáõÕÃ, áñÇ ¹ñáÛÃÝ»ñÇ Ù¿ç ѳñÏ ÏÁ ÉÇÝÇ Ûëï³Ï ÏáÕÙÝáñáßáõ»É:

- ¸áõù áñ»õ¿ ï»Õ»ÏáõÃÇõÝ áõÝ¿±ù, áñ å³ïñ³ëïõáõÙ ¿ ÝÙ³Ý ÙÇ ÷³ëï³ÃáõÕÃ:

- àñ»õ¿ å³ßïûÝ³Ï³Ý ï»Õ»ÏáõÃÇõÝ, Ç Ñ³ñÏ¿, ãáõÝ»Ù, µ³Ûó »õ ¹Åáõ³ñ ã¿ »Ýó¹ñ»É, áñ ³ÝÁݹѳï Ó·Ó·áõáÕ µ³Ý³ÏóáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÁ Û³ÝϳñÍ Ï³ñáÕ ¿Ý ݳ»õ ³Û¹åÇëÇ Ñ³Ý·áõó³ÉáõÍáõÙ áõݻݳÉ: ²ë»ÉÇùë ³ÛÝ ¿, áñ ѳÝñ³ÛÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ å¿ïù ¿ ÙÇßï å³ïñ³ëï å³Ñ»É ÝÙ³Ý Çñ³íÇ׳ÏÝ»ñÇ Ñ³Ù³ñ:

- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñ»³Ý, Û³çáñ¹ ѳñóÁ í»ñ³µ»ñáõÙ ¿ Ó»ñ Ïáõë³Ïóáõû³ÝÁ: ܳËÁÝïñ³Ï³Ý ßñç³ÝáõÙ ³Ù¿Ý ÙÇ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÇõÝ, µ³ó³éáõÃÇõÝ ã¿ Ý³»õ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÇõÝÁ, Çñ Ù³ëÇÝ ³ëáõÙ ¿ ÙdzÛÝ É³õÁ, ÝáÛÝÇëÏ Ýáñ »ñ·»ñ ¿Ý ëï»ÕÍõáõÙ: ܳ˪ ï»ëÝ»Ýù DZÝã ¿ Ùï³ÍáõÙ ÅáÕáíáõñ¹Á ¸³ßݳÏóáõû³Ý Ù³ëÇÝ: Ø»ñ ÃÕóÏÇóÁ ºñ»õ³ÝÇ ÷áÕáóÝ»ñáõÙ Ñ»ï»õ»³É ѳñóÝ ¿ ïáõ»É ³Ýóáñ¹Ý»ñÇݪ áñá±Ýù »Ý ¸³ßݳÏóáõû³Ý ×Çßï »õ ëË³É ù³ÛÉ»ñÁ: ä³ï³ë˳ÝÝ»ñÁ Éë»Éáõó Û»ïáÛ Ïÿ³ÝóÝ»Ýù Ù»ñ ½ñáÛóÇÝ »õ ¹áõù ÏÁ Ù»Ïݳµ³Ý¿ù: ø³Õ³ù³óÇÝ»ñÇÝ ïñáõ³Í ѳñóÁ Ñ»ï»õ»³ÉÝ ¿.§ÆÝã±Ý ¿ù ×Çßï ѳٳñáõÙ ¸³ßݳÏóáõû³Ý ¹ÇñùáñáßáõÙÝ»ñáõÙ »õ ÇÝãÁª ë˳ɦ:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 1. - Þ³ï ¹Åáõ³ñ ѳñó ïáõ»óÇù: ì³Ñ³Ý ÚáíѳÝÝÇ뻳ÝÇ Ññ³Å³ñ³Ï³ÝÁ ²½·³ÛÇÝ ÅáÕáíÇ ÷áËËûëݳÏÇ å³ßïûÝÇó ß³ï ëË³É ¿ñ: â·Çï»Ù DZÝã »Ý Ùï³Í»É Çñ»Ýù, µ³Ûó Ç٠ϳñÍÇùáí ¹³ ëË³É ¿ñ: ÆëÏ ³Ñ³ ѳÛ-Ãáõñù³Ï³Ý Û³ñ³µ»ñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇ Ï³ñ·³õáñÙ³Ý ËݹÇñÝ»ñáõÙ Ýñ³Ýó µáÉáñ ù³ÛÉ»ñÝ »É ×Çßï ¿Ý:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 2. - ²½·³ÛÇÝ ËݹÇñÝ»ññÁ ß³ï ËáñÝ »Ý Ýëï³Í Ýñ³Ýó ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ýáõû³Ý Ù¿ç:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 3. - ´áÉáñÝ ¿É ÙdzÛÝ Çñ»Ýó Ù³ëÇÝ »Ý Ùï³ÍáõÙ:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 4. - Ø»ñ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇÝ å³Ï³ëáõÙ ¿ ѳõ³ïÝ ³é ²ëïáõ³Í: ²é³Ýó ѳõ³ïÇ Ñݳñ³õáñ ã¿ ×Çßï ù³ÛÉ»ñ Ó»éݳñÏ»É:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 5. - ²Ûëù³Ý ï³ñÇÝ»ñÇ ÷áñÓ áõÝ»óáÕ Ïáõë³ÏóáõÃÇõÝÁ ¹Åáõ³ñ ÿ áñ»õ¿ ëË³É µ³Ý ³ÝÇ: Üñ³Ýù ³Ù¿Ý ÇÝãÇÝ í»ñ³µ»ñõáõÙ »Ý ß³ï Éáõñç:

ä³ï³ëË³Ý 6. - ÆÝÓ ÃõáõÙ ¿ ×Çßï ù³ÛÉ ¿ñ ¸³ßݳÏóáõû³Ý µáÕáùÇ ³ÏóÇ³Ý ÂáõñùdzÛÇ Ý³Ë³·³ÑÇ ³ÛóÇ Å³Ù³Ý³Ï: ÆëÏ ³Ñ³ Ù³ñïÇ Ù¿ÏÇÝ »õ »ñÏáõëÇÝ ÐÚ¸-Ý å³ëÇõ Ï»óáõ³Íù ÁݹáõÝ»ó: ºÃ¿ ³õ»ÉÇ í×é³Ï³Ý ·ïÝáõ¿ñ, Ñݳñ³õáñ ¿, áñ ÁݹѳñáõÙÁ ϳÝËáõ¿ñ, ÇëÏ »Ã¿ ãϳÝËáõ¿ñ ¿É, ³å³ Ù»Õ³õáñÝ»ñÁ ß³ï ßáõï ÏÁ Û³Ûïݳµ»ñáõ¿ÇÝ:

- Ø»ñ ѳÕáñ¹Ù³Ý Ù¿ç Ñݳñ³õáñ ã¿, Ç Ñ³ñÏ¿, ³Ûë ³Ù¿ÝÁ Ù»Ïݳµ³Ý»É, µ³Ûó ³Ñ³ í»ñçÇÝ Ï³ñÍÇùÁ ß³ï Éáõñç ¿ñ »õ ³ñÅ¿ ·áÝ¿ ¹ñ³Ý ³Ý¹ñ³¹³éݳÉ: ºë ³Û¹ »ñÇï³ë³ñ¹Ç ѳñó³¹ñáõÙÁ ѳëϳÝáõÙ »Ù Ñ»ï»õ»³É Ï»ñåª ÇÝãáõ± ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÇõÝÁ Ù³ñïÇ Ù¿ÏÇÝ ã»Ï³õ ýñ³ÝëÇ³Ï³Ý ¹»ëå³Ý³ï³Ý Ùûï »õ ѳݹ³ñïáõ»Éáõ Ïáã ã³ñ»ó »ñÏáõ ÏáÕÙ»ñÇÝ: ⿱ áñ, »Ã¿ ÝáÛÝÇëÏ Ñݳñ³õáñ ãÉÇÝ¿ñ Ëáõë³÷»É ÁݹѳñáõÙÇó, ³å³ ·áÝ¿ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÇõÝÝ ³Ûëûñ ϳñáÕ ¿ñ ³Ï³Ý³ï»ëÇ ³ãù»ñáí å³ïÙ»É »Õ»ÉáõÃÇõÝÁ »õ Ýå³ëï»É Ñ»ï³ùÝÝáõû³ÝÁ:

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Ø»Ýù ³é³õ»É³·áÛÝÝ »Ýù ³ñ»É, ÝáÛÝÇëÏ ³õ»ÉÇÝ, ù³Ý Ñݳñ³õáñ ¿ñ: ÚÇßáõ±Ù ¿ù, ÿ ÇÝãåÇëÇ ùÝݳ¹³ïáõû³Ý ³ñųݳó³Ýù, »ñµ Ù»ñ ·ñ³ë»Ý»³ÏáõÙ ÁݹáõÝ»óÇÝù È»õáÝ î¿ñ-å»ïñá뻳ÝÇÝ: ÆÝãá±õ ¹³ ³ñ»óÇÝù: ¶Çï¿ù, 㿱, µáÉáñ ÁÝïñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÝ ¿É Ù»½³ÝáõÙ ³ÝóÝáõÙ ¿Ý ËÇëï ɳñáõ³Í ÙÃÝáÉáñïáõÙ: Ø»ñ ³Û¹ ù³ÛÉáí, ÷³ëïûñ¿Ý, Ù»Ýù ÷áñÓ»óÇÝù Ý»ñ³½·³ÛÇÝ Ñ³Ù»ñ³ßËáõû³Ý ÙÃÝáÉáñï ëï»ÕÍ»É, ݳËÁÝïñ³Ï³Ý å³Ûù³ñÝ áõÕáñ¹»É ÷á˳¹³ñÓ Û³ñ·³ÝùÇ áõ ѳݹáõñÅáճϳÝáõû³Ý ÑáõÝ: ÆÝùÝ»ñë ¹áõñë ã»Ï³Ýù ³Û¹ ë³ÑÙ³ÝÝ»ñÇó »õ µáÉáñÇÝ ¿É Ûáñ¹áñ»óÇÝù ÝáÛÝÝ ³Ý»É, µ³Ûó, ó³õûù, ãÛ³çáÕ»óÇÝù:

- ä³ñáÝ Ø³ñ·³ñ»³Ý, Ç٠ϳñÍÇùáí ³ÛÝ »ñÇï³ë³ñ¹Á Ù»Õ³õáñ ã¿, áñ ³Û¹å¿ë ¿ Ùï³ÍáõÙ, ³ÛëÇÝùÝ, áñ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÇõÝÁ å¿ïù ¿ Ù³ñïÇ Ù¿ÏÇÝ ÙÇçÝáñ¹ ¹³éݳñ: ´³ÝÝ ³ÛÝ ¿, áñ ¸³ßݳÏóáõÃÇõÝÝ ³Û¹åÇëÇÝ ¿ ÁÝϳÉõáõ٠ѳë³ñ³Ïáõû³Ý ÏáÕÙÇó: ÀÝïñáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇó ³é³ç ¹áõù ѳٳñ»³Û ÿ Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÇõÝ ¿ù ¹³éÝáõÙ, í»ñóÝáõÙ ¿ù Áݹ¹ÇÙáõû³Ý ³Ù»Ý³É³õ ½¿ÝùÁª Çß˳ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÇ ùÝݳ¹³ïáõÃÇõÝÁ, ¹ñ³ ßÝáñÑÇõ ÙïÝáõÙ ¿ù ËáñÑñ¹³ñ³Ý, µ³Ûó ³ÛÝï»Õ ³ñ¹¿Ý ÑÉáõ-Ñݳ½³Ý¹ ϳï³ñáõÙ ¿ù ³ÛÝ ³Ù¿ÝÁ ÇÝã Çß˳ÝáõÃÇõÝÝ»ñÝ ¿Ý ûɳ¹ñáõÙ, ëïáñ³·ñáõÙ ¿ù µáÉáñ ³ÛÝ ûñ¿ÝùÝ»ñÁ, áñáÝù Áݹ¹ÇÙáõÃÇõÝÁ ëáõÇÝÝ»ñáí ¿ ÁݹáõÝáõÙ:

- ¾ë ѳٳӳÛÝ ã»Ù Ó»½ Ñ»ï: ²Ûëûñ ¿É гÝñ³å»ï³Ï³ÝÝ»ñÇ ï»ë³ÝÏÇõÝÇó, Ù»Ýù, ÿ»õ ù³Õ³ù³Ï³Ý Ïá³ÉÇódzÛÇ Ù³ë »Ýù ϳ½ÙáõÙ, µ³Ûó Ù»½ å³ÑáõÙ »Ýù Áݹ¹ÇÙ³¹ÇñÇ Ï»óáõ³Íùáí: Üñ³Ýù ÝáÛÝå¿ë ë˳ÉõáõÙ »Ý: Ø»Ýù Ù»½ å³ñ½³å¿ë ×Çßï »Ýù å³ÑáõÙ »õ ëϽµáõÝù³ÛÇÝ Ñ³ñó»ñáõÙ »ñµ»ù ã»Ýù ݳѳÝçáõÙ: Æ í»ñçáÛ ãÇ Ï³ñ»ÉÇ Ã»ñ³·Ý³Ñ³ï»É ݳ»õ ³ÛÝ ÑëÏ³Û³Ï³Ý ³ß˳ï³ÝùÁ, áñ Ù»Ýù ï³ÝáõÙ »Ýù ÏáõÉÇëÝ»ñÇ Û»ï»õáõÙ: ÆëÏ ÇÝã í»ñ³µ»ñáõÙ ¿ áñáß Ï³ßϳݹáõÙÝ»ñÇÝ, ³å³ ¹ñ³Ýù å³Ûٳݳõáñáõ³Í »Ý Ïá³ÉÇóÇáÝ Ñ³Ù³Ó³Ûݳ·ñÇ ßñç³Ý³ÏÝ»ñáí, áñáÝù ³Ýï»ë»É ÝáÛÝå¿ë ãÇ Ï³ñ»ÉÇ:

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October 22, 2008

Swiss Court Finds Turks Guilty for Denying Genocide

GENEVA (AFP)--A Swiss court on Tuesday ruled that three Turks were guilty of racial discrimination after having claimed that the Armenian genocide was an "international lie."

Ali Mercan, the Europe-based representative of the Party of Turkish Workers, was sentenced to pay a fine of 4,500 Swiss francs ($3,900) by the district tribunal of Winterthur.

Two others were ordered to pay 3,600 Swiss francs each for complicity in the racial discrimination.

During a demonstration in June last year, Mercan had denied that the Armenian genocide had taken place. The other two Turks were co-organizers of the demonstration.

All three said during the court case that they were ready "at any time" to organize a new demonstration and to take the same line.

In April, Armenia's president vowed to redouble efforts to have mass killings of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire recognized as genocide, a label staunchly rejected by Turkey.

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Turkey Hires Former Bush Official to Lobby Jewish Groups Against Genocide Recognition

WASHINGTON--The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) revealed today that the Turkish Government has hired former Bush Administration official, Noam Neusner, to harness Jewish American support for a Pro-Turkey agenda in Congress, with defeat of the Armenian Genocide Resolution as his top priority. "If Turkey had a credible case to make to the Jewish American community - which has grown weary of Ankara's pressure to deny the Armenian Genocide - it wouldn't need to be spending this kind of money in a misguided attempt to manipulate Jewish American opinion," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian.  "Sadly, it seems that for $8,500 a month from a foreign government, Neusner Communications is putting at risk the well-deserved reputation of the Jewish American community as a powerful opponent of all genocides and a defender of universal human rights." This revelation came as part of a September 30, 2008, mandatory U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) Foreign Agent Registration Act filings by Neusner Communications, LLC, a Washington, DC public relations firm that has been on the Turkish Government payroll since September, 2007.  The initial registration document submitted by the firm cites "policy goals" including "U.S. Jewish efforts to promote a pro-Turkey agenda in the U.S. Congress."  Neusner Communications LLC is tasked to ensure "regular emails and phone calls to Jewish leaders highlighting Turkey's relationship with Israel" and facilitating the "creation of working relationships between U.S.-based Jewish and Turkish community groups." Neusner's filings reveal that the first order of business for the public relations firm was, in September and October of last year, to contact top Jewish-American organizations regarding pending Armenian Genocide legislation, H.Res.106.  Beginning with a phone conversation with AIPAC Director of National Affairs and Development Jon Missner on September 17th, Neusner personally contacted groups, including JINSA, the American Jewish Congress, Anti-Defamation League, B'nai B'rith, Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations, and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs some 23 times over the next four weeks regarding H.Res.106. The House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted the Armenian Genocide Resolution on October 11th by a vote of 27 to 21. The U.S. DOJ filings note subsequent emails by Neusner with the ADL's Director of Government and National Affairs Jess Hordes regarding "ADL action on HR 106," and ADL Director "Abe Foxman's visit to Turkey" in May, 2008.  Neusner continued to hold meetings with AIPAC's Jon Missner and National Political Director Rob Bassin regarding the Armenian Genocide Resolution, including one on November 29th.  Seven months later, Neusner held a follow up meeting with Missner and AIPAC Director of Research and Information Rafi Danziger to discuss "Turkish concerns about Armenian issue; lack of support on the Hill from Jewish orgs." The meeting came just one day after the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a two-hour hearing on the South Caucasus region, with specific focus on Turkey's ongoing blockade of Armenia.  In total, in the span of one year, Neusner Communications contacted or met with Jewish American groups at least 100 times 's 32 times specifically to discuss Armenian Genocide legislation or Armenian American concerns. Neusner is well-known to Jewish American leaders, having served as President Bush's liaison to the U.S. Jewish community from 2002 through 2005, in addition to his capacity as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Speechwriting.  Neusner's DOJ filings indicate that he was hired by the "Embassy of the Republic of Turkey through DiNovo Strategies and Fleishman Hilliard."  DiNovo Strategies partner Jay Footlik served as Clinton Administration liaison to Jewish Americans and to European and Mediterranean groups, including the Armenian American community. According to the Foreign Agent Registration Act, a firm must register within ten days of agreeing to become an agent and before performing any activities for the foreign entity.  It is unclear why Neusner Communications' filings were submitted over one-year after it began lobbying for Turkey, a lapse that may represent a violation of U.S. DOJ registration guidelines.  FARA also mandates that all communications from public relations firms must conspicuously cite any connection to a foreign government.  Copies of email communications submitted by Neusner Communications to the U.S. DOJ make no reference to his firm's representation of the Turkish Government. Neusner Communications, Inc. is one of four public relations firms currently representing the Government of Turkey, including DLA Piper, Fleishman Hilliard, and the Gephardt Group, who together receive over $3 million a year for their services.  Neusner Communications is currently paid $8,500 a month by the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey.  Leading the campaign to clean up Turkey's image in the United States are former House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt and House Majority Leader Dick Armey.  Former House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bob Livingston ended his eight-year, $13 million lobbying stint with Turkey earlier this year, after which he picked up a lucrative $2.4 million contract with Libya. Neusner Communications filings are available on the ANCA website.   Neusner Communications FARA Registration Neusner Communications Supplemental Report 's 09/07-02/08 Neusner Communications Supplemental Report 's 03/08-09/08

October 21, 2008

Capacity Crowd Celebrates Community's Achievements at ANC-WR Banquet

LOS ANGELES - More than 1000 Armenian National Committee – Western Region (ANC-WR) supporters gathered on Sunday October 12, 2008 at the organization's annual banquet held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California to celebrate the achievements of the past year.

Public officials joined members of the community in honoring Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate Senator Joseph Biden, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, President Ronald Reagan and long time ANC supporter Mrs. Ashkhen Pilavjian. Honorary chairs of the event included Congressmen Adam Schiff, George Radanovich, Ed Royce, Congresswoman Jackie Speier and several others.

"This year's banquet provided an opportunity for the Armenian American community's supporters and human rights activists to reflect on the past year," said ANC-WR Executive Director Andrew Kzirian. "The Ronald Reagan Presidential library offered a unique perspective on our community's challenges and achievements as President Reagan was the last sitting President to properly characterize the Armenian Genocide," he added.

The recipient of the ANC-WR's "Man of the Year" Award, Mayor Villaraigosa addressed the sold out venue and discussed the importance of grassroots activism, reiterating his support for the Armenian American community.

"What happened in 1915 was not simply the unfortunate collateral damage of a civil war, but the systematic and inhuman genocide of a people. And friends, I hope that next year this charade that has lasted almost a century will enter its final act so that we can all move forward on the issues critical to ensuring peace and prosperity for the next 100 years," Mayor Villaraigosa said.

In 2007, Villaraigosa received a series of denialist publications from the Turkish Consul General of Los Angeles and a letter which sought to pressure the Mayor to not support Armenian Genocide recognition efforts. In response, Mayor Villaraigosa donated the books to the ANC-WR for educational purposes along with a letter to the Turkish Consul General reiterating his support for Armenian Genocide recognition.

"Like so many of you, I have written letter after letter supporting Congressman Adam Schiff's Armenian Genocide Recognition bill," he said. "After a letter urging a vote on H. Res. 106, last year the Turkish Consulate kindly sent me two books to teach me 'the truth' about what happened in 1915. Now, I know I'm not the first politician to say this, but I had no problem saying, 'Thanks, but no thanks' for those books to nowhere."

Senator Biden was also honored with the prestigious Freedom Award for his steadfast support of the Armenian American community dating back to his first days in public office. As Chairman of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Biden has cosponsored numerous Armenian Genocide resolutions and most recently presided over the confirmation hearing of Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch. Accepting the award on his behalf was Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) who expressed that the Senator was humbled to be honored and would continue to be an advocate for issues relating to Armenian Americans.

Also honored was long time community activist and supporter Ashkhen Pilavjian who accepted the "Legacy Award" for her remarkable commitment and dedication to the Armenian American community. Over the years, Pilavjian has vigorously supported several Armenian organizations including the Western Prelacy, Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenian National Committee, Homenetmen, Armenian Relief Society as well as many Armenian Schools. Pilvajian's diligent efforts are truly admirable and she has been instrumental in support of the community's growth.

On behalf of the Reagan Family, Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Duke Blackwood accepted the "Woodrow Wilson Award" for President Reagan's courageous and principled affirmation of recognizing the Armenian Genocide following his election to the presidency in 1980. President Reagan was the last U.S. President to properly characterize the Armenian Genocide.

The Armenian National Committee--Western Region is the largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the Western United Statesand affiliated organizations around the country, the ANC-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.
 

October 20, 2008

If Azerbaijan Continues Threats, Armenia Should Recognize Karabakh, Says Manoyan

YEREVAN (ARF Press Office)--Armenian Revolutionary Federation political director, Giro Manoyan, told a press conference Monday that if Azerbaijan continues its threats of military aggression Armenia will have no other choice but to recognize the independence of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Manoyan also reiterated the ARF's ongoing position that Karabakh cannot be part of Azerbaijan, adding that the liberated territories should not be returned. He said the compromise in such a scenario would be “peace.”

The ARF leader expanded his explanation by saying that unlike the policies of the first president of Armenia, it has become very clear in the last 10 years that Karabakh cannot be part of Azerbaijan. This reality, he explained, is also a critical issue recognized by the OSCE Minsk Group whose leaders, while discussing the territorial integrity principle, also underscore the importance of the right to self-determination of peoples.

“The OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries are not announcing that the Karabakh conflict will be resolved by returning Karabakh to Azerbaijan. This approach indicates that they have understood the impossibility of such an option,” said Manoyan.

The ARF representative, once again, asserted that Turkey cannot take part in the OSCE Minsk Group since it is a party to the conflict and has been an ardent defender of Azerbaijan.

Manoyan also added that he did not foresee a resolution to the conflict by the end of the year, citing various factors, among them the upcoming presidential elections in the US. He also added that last week's elections in Azerbaijan demonstrated that Ilham Aliyev is not dependent on any political force in Azerbaijan on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.

In this regard, Manoyan said that all political forces in Armenia must play a role in the conflict resolution process by clearly articulating their position on the matter and emphasized the need for Karabakh to return to the negotiating table as a party to the conflict.
 

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October 17, 2008

Community Honors Volunteerism, Grassroots Advocacy at ANC-WR Annual Banquet

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More than a thousand Armenian-American's from across the West Coast gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Complex in California's Simi Valley Sunday evening to attend the 24th annual banquet of the Armenian National Committee-Western Region. It was a night for celebration; for reflection on the past and renewed commitment to a collective cause--the Armenian Cause.

The ANC banquet has become tradition in the Western United States. Every year, members of the community, joined by friends in public office, mark the Armenian-American community's accomplishments in the United States and honor the dedication and support of those who, year after year, make Hai Tahd possible.

Decades of commitment have led the community to reach a critical threshold in its development, according to ANC-WR Executive Directer Andrew Kzirian, who spoke of the significant relationships the organization has fostered with leaders in American government that not only appreciate the "important geopolitical role played by Armenia in the Caucasus, but also recognize that justice must be achieved for the Armenian Genocide."

Honoring Friends in Office and Longtime Supporters
In keeping with tradition, this year's banquet honored the tireless activism of one of the community's most dedicated activists, as well as a group of public officials who have, over the years, fought for issues of concern to the Armenian-American community. Presented with awards during the banquet were Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate Sen. Joseph Biden, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and former President Ronald Reagan. Honorary chairs of the event included California Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, Representatives Adam Schiff, George Radanovich, Ed Royce, and Jackie Speier. The banquet also honored longtime supporter Ashkhen Pilavjian for her years of dedication to the Armenian Cause.
 
The recipient of the ANC-WR “Man of the Year” Award, Mayor Villaraigosa, addressed the sold out venue and discussed the importance of grassroots activism, reiterating his support for the Armenian American community.

“What happened in 1915 was not simply the unfortunate collateral damage of a civil war, but the systematic and inhuman genocide of a people," the Mayor said during his speech. “Like so many of you, I have written letter after letter...after a letter urging a vote on HR 106, last year the Turkish Consulate kindly sent me two books to teach me 'the truth' about what happened in 1915...I had no problem saying, 'Thanks, but no thanks' for those books to nowhere.”

Biden, who was honored with the prestigious "Freedom Award," has been a steadfast supporter of the Armenian American community dating back to his first days in public office. As Chairman of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Biden cosponsored numerous Armenian Genocide resolutions and most recently presided over the confirmation hearing of Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch.

Accepting the award on his behalf was Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) who expressed that the Senator was humbled by the award and would continue to be an advocate for issues relating to Armenian Americans.

Sherman spoke of his fight in congress, alongside Schiff, to secure foreign aid to Armenia against the US administration's consistent efforts to cut assistance. "Armenia is the innocent victim of the Georgian war and I will be fighting to make sure that Armenia should not suffer as a result of this war and the blockade."

Meanwhile, former President Ronald Reagan, the last sitting president to properly characterize the Armenian Genocide, was posthumously awarded the "Woodrow Wilson Award" in recognition of his principled stance.  Reagan's award was presented to the Library's Executive Director, Duke Blackwood, by Representative Royce, a Republican congressman from Orange County, California.

"In the very airplane above you, Jimmy carter sat and discussed Armenian issues with ANCA leaders Leo Sarkisian and Harry Derderian," Royce exclaimed, pointing across the stage to the decommissioned Boeing 707 that served as Air Force One for over three decades. "It is up to us to ensure that the United States takes a principled stance and recognizes the annihilation of the Armenians."

Talking about his experience working on Armenian issues, Royce described his encounter with a genocide survivor early on in his career in public office. "I made a commitment to him [the survivor] and it was my honor to introduce the first genocide resolution in the [California] State Assembly and we passed it."

Ronald Reagan recognized the Armenian Genocide, but subsequent presidents have failed to follow suit, Royce noted.

An American Cause
For far too long, the United States Government has been bullied by Turkey into sacrificing fundamental American values, ANCA Chairman Kenneth Hachikian said in his speech at the event.

"Washington has fallen so short; failed to meet the high standard of the American ideal," Hachikian said, referring to the government's ongoing complicity in Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide. "It is painful to me as an Armenian, as it is shameful to all of us as Americans that our great nation has, for far too long, caved in to the Turkish government's threats and blackmail on this core question of human rights."

"We have let ourselves be bullied and have caved in to foreign pressure. Allowed a gag rule to be imposed on America," he added.

Success and Responsibility
But there have also been many successes in the long struggle to push Washington in the right direction, despite the millions spent by the Turkish government to smother, according to ANC board member Zanku Armenian.

"In the last year, after passing House Resolution 106 in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, we have been successful in pushing the Armenian Genocide issue past the tipping point where it is now a widely known issue in the mainstream media worldwide," he explained.

"This is a critical step as we look beyond recognition issues and begin discussions on reparations for the victims of this crime against humanity. This is not the time to sell ourselves short but rather the time to stand firm and redouble our efforts," Armenian added.

But Armenian-Americans have an even greater responsibility and must recognize the "mission that fate has assigned us," said ANC-WR Chairman Vicken Sonentz-Papazian. "It is not just to be remembered as the first victims of genocide in the modern era, but to also serve as guardians against genocidal campaigns, whether currently being perpetrated, as in Darfur, Sudan, or covered up, as the case in Turkey."

To do that, Armenian-American's must be educated, highly motivated, and deeply involved in the American political process, according to Kzirian, who believes that the advancement of Hai Tahd in the United States is vital, not only to the survival of Armenia and the Diaspora, but also to the broader fight against injustice and genocide.

"We must continue to prepare our communities for involvement in government and public affairs through strengthening outreach and expanding our operations," Kzirian said.

A Grassroots Effort
One of the greatest achievements of the ANC over the past years has been the education and training of new generations of activists, motivated and anxious to take the Armenian Cause to new and unprecedented levels through grassroots advocacy.

"There is no question that one of our greatest achievements over the past year has been the continued growth of our internship program," Kzirian said. "With over 30 graduates over the past 2 years, we are confident that our program is preparing tomorrow's leaders with hands-on grassroots and public affairs experience that is second-to-none."

The ANC is the premier grassroots portal for activism, preparing the future generation and plugging them into the community and the political process, according to Pilavjian, who was honored with the ANC's Legacy Award for a life of dedication to the well being of several Armenian community organizations, including the Western Prelacy, the Armenian Cultural Foundation, the ANC, Homenetmen, the Armenian Relief Society, and many Armenian Schools.

"There is plenty of hands on work to be done for the Armenian community. The future generation has a megaphone in hand--ready to be heard from local government all the way to the State Department and the Oval Office," she said. "Each and every one of us has to do our share in preserving the Armenian community in the United States and all around the world. If every individual contributes some time and energy we can go very far and I believe that everybody should lend a hand in public service."

Pilavjian's words rang true even at the event itself where almost thirty young Armenian Americans, nearly all of them former and current ANC interns and externs, did their part to help make the evening a success. Arriving early in the morning to help the banquet committee with final preparations and staying to assist with the event's program throughout the evening, these individuals have remained committed in the past several years to working with the ANC locally, regionally, and nationally.

Heeding Pilavjian's call to service, they continue to provide an example of selfless grassroots volunteerism and earn the opportunity to serve the community as the next generation of ANC leaders.

"This evening sums up a year of activism and accomplishment by the community for the Armenain Cause and I was happy to do my part and volunteer at this evening's event," said Nareg Bostanian,a former ANC-WR intern who joined ANC-WR board and banquet committee members in presenting the Legacy Award to Pilavjian. "The ANC continues to provide a means though which my peers and I help advance Hai Tahd. Coming together tonight to celebrate that with them is a great feeling and inspires us to redouble our efforts in the year to come."

Sentiments like these are inspiring and uplifting for activists of all ages, remarked Avedik Izmirlian, the chairman of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western US. "I truly commend the ANC for its achievement in activating and motivating so many young Armenians to become involved in the Armenian Cause."

The ANC has been very successful in activating its supporters over the years, commented Aida Dimejian, an ANC-WR board member and the banquet organizing committee chairperson. “Our local chapters are and have been doing a tremendous job in engaging their perspective communities on Armenian-American issues.”

For Vache Thomassian, a former ANCA Leo Sarkisian intern, the reasons for being involved are simple. "Our struggle is not a struggle of 90 years ago, rather it is a struggle of today, tomorrow and the future; for a just resolution to the Armenian Genocide and for a secure and prosperous future for the entire Armenian nation."

Thomassian, who now serves as the Chairpman of the Armenian Youth Federation, explained that the strength of the ANC "stems from individuals, activists, and youth, who understand that we cannot afford to passively observe public affairs and need to be civically engaged for the greater good of the communities in which we live and the issues of concern to us."

Networking these individuals into stronger grassroots chapters throughout the western United States has been key to the community's success in the past and remains the case today, according to ANC-WR Community Relations Director Haig Hovsepian, who has been leading the western region's chapter development and community outreach effort these past two years.

"Through a concerted regional program to organize our communities, our voice strengthened in the halls of Congress and we become more organizationally responsive to our community's needs as well as accountable for our efforts on their behalf," Hovsepian added.

Recognizing the Moment
Looking beyond the evening's event and to the future, Hachikian noted that the United States of America has given Armenian's a truly unique landscape to organize collectively for the realization of the Armenian nation's historic aspirations.

"We are blessed to live in a great nation, a country in which our voice truly counts. A republic rich in democratic traditions that provides each and every one of us the opportunity--in the words of our enduring Constitution--to petition government for redress of our grievances," he said.

"Now is the time to show our collective commitment, our rock-solid devotion to not only the cause of truth, but the sacred cause of justice for our ancient and proud nation. Let us build a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come," Hachikian added.More than a thousand Armenian-American's from across the West Coast gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Complex in California's Simi Valley Sunday evening to attend the 24th annual banquet of the Armenian National Committee-Western Region. It was a night for celebration; for reflection on the past and renewed commitment to a collective cause--the Armenian Cause.

The ANC banquet has become tradition in the Western United States. Every year, members of the community, joined by friends in public office, mark the Armenian-American community's accomplishments in the United States and honor the dedication and support of those who, year after year, make Hai Tahd possible.

Decades of commitment have led the community to reach a critical threshold in its development, according to ANC-WR Executive Directer Andrew Kzirian, who spoke of the significant relationships the organization has fostered with leaders in American government that not only appreciate the "important geopolitical role played by Armenia in the Caucasus, but also recognize that justice must be achieved for the Armenian Genocide."

Honoring Friends in Office
In keeping with tradition, this year's banquet honored the tireless activism of one of the community's most dedicated activists, as well as a group of public officials who have, over the years, fought for issues of concern to the Armenian-American community. Presented with awards during the banquet were Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate Sen. Joseph Biden, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and former President Ronald Reagan. Honorary chairs of the event included California Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, Representatives Adam Schiff, George Radanovich, Ed Royce, and Jackie Speier. The banquet also honored longtime supporter Ashkhen Pilavjian for her years of dedication to the Armenian Cause.
 
The recipient of the ANC-WR “Man of the Year” Award, Mayor Villaraigosa, addressed the sold out venue and discussed the importance of grassroots activism, reiterating his support for the Armenian American community.

“What happened in 1915 was not simply the unfortunate collateral damage of a civil war, but the systematic and inhuman genocide of a people," the Mayor said during his speech. “Like so many of you, I have written letter after letter...after a letter urging a vote on HR 106, last year the Turkish Consulate kindly sent me two books to teach me 'the truth' about what happened in 1915...I had no problem saying, 'Thanks, but no thanks' for those books to nowhere.”

Biden, who was honored with the prestigious "Freedom Award," has been a steadfast supporter of the Armenian American community dating back to his first days in public office. As Chairman of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Biden cosponsored numerous Armenian Genocide resolutions and most recently presided over the confirmation hearing of Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch.

Accepting the award on his behalf was Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) who expressed that the Senator was humbled by the award and would continue to be an advocate for issues relating to Armenian Americans.

Sherman spoke of his fight in congress, alongside Schiff, to secure foreign aid to Armenia against the US administration's consistent efforts to cut assistance. "Armenia is the innocent victim of the Georgian war and I will be fighting to make sure that Armenia should not suffer as a result of this war and the blockade."

Meanwhile, former President Ronald Reagan, the last sitting president to properly characterize the Armenian Genocide, was posthumously awarded the "Woodrow Wilson Award" in recognition of his principled stance.  Reagan's award was presented to the Library's Executive Director, Duke Blackwood, by Representative Royce, a Republican congressman from Orange County, California.

"In the very airplane above you, Jimmy carter sat and discussed Armenian issues with ANCA leaders Leo Sarkisian and Harry Derderian," Royce exclaimed, pointing across the stage to the decommissioned Boeing 707 that served as Air Force One for over three decades. "It is up to us to ensure that the United States takes a principled stance and recognizes the annihilation of the Armenians."

Talking about his experience working on Armenian issues, Royce described his encounter with a genocide survivor early on in his career in public office. "I made a commitment to him [the survivor] and it was my honor to introduce the first genocide resolution in the [California] State Assembly and we passed it."

Ronald Reagan recognized the Armenian Genocide, but subsequent presidents have failed to follow suit, Royce noted.

An American Cause
For far too long, the United States Government has been bullied by Turkey into sacrificing fundamental American values, ANCA Chairman Kenneth Hachikian said in his speech at the event.

"Washington has fallen so short; failed to meet the high standard of the American ideal," Hachikian said, referring to the government's ongoing complicity in Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide. "It is painful to me as an Armenian, as it is shameful to all of us as Americans that our great nation has, for far too long, caved in to the Turkish government's threats and blackmail on this core question of human rights."

"We have let ourselves be bullied and have caved in to foreign pressure. Allowed a gag rule to be imposed on America," he added.

Success and Responsibility
But there have also been many successes in the long struggle to push Washington in the right direction, despite the millions spent by the Turkish government to smother, according to ANC board member Zanku Armenian.

"In the last year, after passing House Resolution 106 in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, we have been successful in pushing the Armenian Genocide issue past the tipping point where it is now a widely known issue in the mainstream media worldwide," he explained.

"This is a critical step as we look beyond recognition issues and begin discussions on reparations for the victims of this crime against humanity. This is not the time to sell ourselves short but rather the time to stand firm and redouble our efforts," Armenian added.

But Armenian-Americans have an even greater responsibility and must recognize the "mission that fate has assigned us," said ANC-WR Chairman Vicken Sonentz-Papazian. "It is not just to be remembered as the first victims of genocide in the modern era, but to also serve as guardians against genocidal campaigns, whether currently being perpetrated, as in Darfur, Sudan, or covered up, as the case in Turkey."

To do that, Armenian-American's must be educated, highly motivated, and deeply involved in the American political process, according to Kzirian, who believes that the advancement of Hai Tahd in the United States is vital, not only to the survival of Armenia and the Diaspora, but also to the broader fight against injustice and genocide.

"We must continue to prepare our communities for involvement in government and public affairs through strengthening outreach and expanding our operations," Kzirian said.

A Grassroots Effort
One of the greatest achievements of the ANC over the past years has been the education and training of new generations of activists, motivated and anxious to take the Armenian Cause to new and unprecedented levels through grassroots advocacy.

"There is no question that one of our greatest achievements over the past year has been the continued growth of our internship program," Kzirian said. "With over 30 graduates over the past 2 years, we are confident that our program is preparing tomorrow's leaders with hands-on grassroots and public affairs experience that is second-to-none."

The ANC is the premier grassroots portal for activism, preparing the future generation and plugging them into the community and the political process, according to Pilavjian, who was honored with the ANC's Legacy Award for a life of dedication to the well being of several Armenian community organizations, including the Western Prelacy, the Armenian Cultural Foundation, the ANC, Homenetmen, the Armenian Relief Society, and many Armenian Schools.

"There is plenty of hands on work to be done for the Armenian community. The future generation has a megaphone in hand--ready to be heard from local government all the way to the State Department and the Oval Office," she said. "Each and every one of us has to do our share in preserving the Armenian community in the United States and all around the world. If every individual contributes some time and energy we can go very far and I believe that everybody should lend a hand in public service."

Pilavjian's words rang true even at the event itself where almost thirty young Armenian Americans, nearly all of them former and current ANC interns and externs, did their part to help make the evening a success. Arriving early in the morning to help the banquet committee with final preparations and staying to assist with the event's program throughout the evening, these individuals have remained committed in the past several years to working with the ANC locally, regionally, and nationally.

Heeding Pilavjian's call to service, they continue to provide an example of selfless grassroots volunteerism and earn the opportunity to serve the community as the next generation of ANC leaders.

"This evening sums up a year of activism and accomplishment by the community for the Armenain Cause and I was happy to do my part and volunteer at this evening's event," said Nareg Bostanian,a former ANC-WR intern who joined ANC-WR board and banquet committee members in presenting the Legacy Award to Pilavjian. "The ANC continues to provide a means though which my peers and I help advance Hai Tahd. Coming together tonight to celebrate that with them is a great feeling and inspires us to redouble our efforts in the year to come."

Sentiments like these are inspiring and uplifting for activists of all ages, remarked Avedik Izmirlian, the chairman of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western US. "I truly commend the ANC for its achievement in activating and motivating so many young Armenians to become involved in the Armenian Cause."

The ANC has been very successful in activating its supporters over the years, commented Aida Dimejian, an ANC-WR board member and the banquet organizing committee chairperson. “Our local chapters are and have been doing a tremendous job in engaging their perspective communities on Armenian-American issues.”

For Vache Thomassian, a former ANCA Leo Sarkisian intern, the reasons for being involved are simple. "Our struggle is not a struggle of 90 years ago, rather it is a struggle of today, tomorrow and the future; for a just resolution to the Armenian Genocide and for a secure and prosperous future for the entire Armenian nation."

Thomassian, who now serves as the Chairpman of the Armenian Youth Federation, explained that the strength of the ANC "stems from individuals, activists, and youth, who understand that we cannot afford to passively observe public affairs and need to be civically engaged for the greater good of the communities in which we live and the issues of concern to us."

Networking these individuals into stronger grassroots chapters throughout the western United States has been key to the community's success in the past and remains the case today, according to ANC-WR Community Relations Director Haig Hovsepian, who has been leading the western region's chapter development and community outreach effort these past two years.

"Through a concerted regional program to organize our communities, our voice strengthened in the halls of Congress and we become more organizationally responsive to our community's needs as well as accountable for our efforts on their behalf," Hovsepian added.

Recognizing the Moment
Looking beyond the evening's event and to the future, Hachikian noted that the United States of America has given Armenian's a truly unique landscape to organize collectively for the realization of the Armenian nation's historic aspirations.

"We are blessed to live in a great nation, a country in which our voice truly counts. A republic rich in democratic traditions that provides each and every one of us the opportunity--in the words of our enduring Constitution--to petition government for redress of our grievances," he said.

"Now is the time to show our collective commitment, our rock-solid devotion to not only the cause of truth, but the sacred cause of justice for our ancient and proud nation. Let us build a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come," Hachikian added.

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October 16, 2008

Burbank Community Festival Draws Hundreds

BURBANK--The 1st Annual Burbank Community Festival was an overwhelming success last Sunday, October 12, as more than 500 residents of the community gathered to enjoy a day at the park with the organizers and friends from the Burbank Armenian Center. The festivities began at 11 a.m. at Robert E.Gross Park in Burbank, where festival-goers enjoyed the perfect weather and vibrant sights and sounds of the Armenian-American community.
 
Some dignitaries in attendance, who addressed the crowd, included: Burbank Congressman Adam Schiff, Burbank Assemblymember Paul Krekorian, Burbank Police Sergeant Matthew Ferguson, Burbank Fire Chief Tracy Pansini, Vice Consul of the Republic of Armenia Sahak Sargsyan, Burbank School Board member Debbie Kukta and Rev. Father Gomidas Torossian, representing Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America.
 
Other guests in attendance, were: Burbank Police Chief Tim Stehr, Burbank School Board members Roberta Reynolds and Ted Bunch, Ung Avedik Izmirlian, Chairman of ARF Executive Board and board members John Kossakian & Hovan Tashdian, Ungh Vicky Marashlian, chairwoman of ARS-WR Executive Board, Andre Shamalian and Dikran Hagop Nalbandian, representing Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America .
 
Ongoing entertainment, a variety of cultural displays, unique vendors, and the aroma of ethnic food lured passersby to participate in the festivities. Well-known singers and performers such as Davoul Zourna, Armen Stepanyan & Henrik Avoyan, Saro's Dance Group, DJ Raffi, and children's entertainer Maggie, engaged the crowd throughout the day.
 
Organizations who call the Burbank Armenian Center home and participated in the festival, included: the Armenian Relief Society "Araz" Chapter, Homenetmen "Sipan" Chapter, the Armenian Youth Federation Burbank "Varak" Chapter, Burbank "Gaydzag" Badanegan Chapter, Raffi Cultural School, Armenian Cultural Foundation of Burbank, and the Armenian National Committee of Burbank.
 
The festival was sponsored By GOLD Sponsor: Horizon-Asbarez and SILVER Sponsors Karoun Dairies, Aquatron & East 8thGroup, LLC.
 
In operation for more than 18 years, the Burbank Armenian Center promotes and serves the local community by offering programs which engage local youth, educational and civic initiatives, meetings and forums, as well as partnerships with local schools.

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October 16, 2008

US Document Reveals Turkey Continued Ottoman Empire's Anti-Armenian Policies

Those who want to shield today's Turkey from responsibility for the Armenian Genocide have sought to blame the Young Turk government of the Ottoman Empire rather than the Republic of Turkey which was not established until 1923.

One wonders then why Turkish officials, who have tried every trick to deny the facts of the Armenian Genocide, have not taken the easy way out by shifting the blame for the Genocide to the long defunct Ottoman Empire. A frequently advanced explanation is that Turks, as a proud people, cannot accept that their ancestors committed the heinous crime of seeking to eliminate an entire nation. Others have argued that should the Republic of Turkey blame the Ottomans for the Armenian Genocide, it could be held legally liable as the successor state to the Ottoman Empire.

In recent years, however, it has become clear, particularly through the painstaking research conducted by Turkish scholar Taner Akcam, that a key reason why today's Turkish officials are not prepared to face their history honestly and blame their Ottoman ancestors is that the Republic of Turkey is actually the continuation of the Ottoman state.

Indeed, many of the early leaders of the Turkish Republic had been high-ranking Ottoman officials personally involved in the implementation of the Armenian Genocide. Such an unbroken transition in leadership assured the continuity of the Ottomans' anti-Armenian policies.

In retrospect, it has become apparent that these genocidal policies stretched over a half century, starting with Sultan Abdul Hamid's massacre of 300,000 Armenians in 1894-96, followed by the killings of 30,000 Armenians in Adana by the Young Turk regime in 1909, culminating in the Genocide of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915-23, and the subsequent policies of forced Turkification and deportation of tens of thousands of Armenians by the Republic of Turkey.

An important document from the U.S. archives, known until now to a handful of scholars, was recently posted on an Armenian/Turkish website. It provides incontestable evidence that Armenians continued to be uprooted from their native lands and deported by the Republic of Turkey well into the 1930's for purely racial reasons.

The document in question is a "Strictly Confidential" cable dated March 2, 1934, sent by U.S. Ambassador Robert P. Skinner from Ankara to the Secretary of State in Washington, reporting the deportation of 600 Armenians from "the interior of Anatolia to Istanbul." T

he Ambassador wrote: "It is assumed by most of the deportees that their expulsion from their homes in Anatolia is a part of the Government's program of making Anatolia a pure Turkish district. They relate that the Turkish police, in towns and villages where Armenians lived, attempted to instigate local Moslem people to drive the Armenians away.

The Armenians were told that they had to leave at once for Istanbul. They sold their possessions receiving for them ruinous prices. I have been told that cattle worth several hundred liras a head had been sold for as little as five liras a head. My informant stated that the Armenians were permitted to sell their property in order that no one of them could say that they were forced to abandon it. However, the sale under these conditions amounted to a practical abandonment."

The Ambassador further reported: "The Armenians were obliged to walk from their villages to the railways and then they were shipped by train to Istanbul. ; The real reason for the deportations is unknown;. It is likely, though, that their removal is simply one step in the government's avowed policy of making Anatolia purely Turkish."

To be sure, in the 1920's and 30's thousands of Armenian survivors of the Genocide were forced out from their homes in Anatolia to other locations in Turkey or neighboring countries.

These racist policies were followed in the 1940's by Varlik Vergisi, the imposition of exorbitant wealth taxes on Armenians, Greeks and Jews, and the 1955 Istanbul pogroms during which many Greeks and some Armenians and Jews were killed and their properties destroyed.

This barbaric continuum of massacre, genocide and deportation highlights the existence of a long-term stratagem implemented by successive Turkish regimes from the 1890's to recent times in order to solve the Armenian Question with finality.

Consequently, the Republic of Turkey is legally responsible for its own crimes as well as those committed by its Ottoman predecessors.

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 October 16, 2008

Turkey Tells France to Not Intervene in Genocide Issue;

Armenian Youth Mount Protests on Senate Steps

ANKARA/PARIS (Combines Sources)--The Speaker of Turkey's Parliament, in a meeting Tuesday with a French Senator, urged France to not “intervene” on the Armenian Genocide.

The “request” not to interfere came as French Armenian youth organizations announced they would stage a sit in at the French Senate every week to demand the passage of a resolution criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide.

Turkish Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan told Josselin de Rohan, the chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces Committee of the French Senate: "We request our French friends not to intervene in Turkish-Armenian relations. Any intervention will damage them."

In response, the French official said France does not have any intention to intervene in Turkish-Armenian relations or dialogue between them. He described Turkish President Abdullah Gul's visit to Armenia as "important," noting that the parties should face the future.

Chairman of the Nor Serount Organization--the youth organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation of France--Armen Serobian told Armenpress that the sit ins aim to demonstrate that French-Armenian youth condemn the denial of the Genocide and find that it contradicts French values.

The youth will come together under the slogan of “We Won't Allow” and place an information booth in front of the Luxemburg Chamber (where the Senate is located) to present the realities of Genocide denial. The bill criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide was adopted by the lower house of French parliament in 2006 with a majority of votes.

The protests will take place every Wednesday until December 17.

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ANCA Chairman Challenges State Department Attack on Karabakh

WASHINGTON--Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman Ken Hachikian, in remarks delivered Sunday before more than 900 elected officials and community leaders at the annual Western Region banquet, publicly and forcefully challenged recent statements by senior State Department official Matthew Bryza that, as a precondition for peace, Armenia must agree that Nagorno Karabakh is part of Azerbaijan.
Speaking before a capacity crowd at the the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Hachikian sharply condemned the "retreat from principle" in U.S. policy “toward the people and republic of Nagorno-Karabakh--who have strived, at the brutal cost of a generation of its best sons and daughters--to live up to the fundamentally American ideal that all people deserve to live free of foreign tyranny, under a government of their own choosing."
“Just this past week, we saw a senior State Department official, Matt Bryza, moving farther from even the pretense of supporting democracy, by saying that Armenia must accept the false proposition that Nagorno-Karabakh is part of Azerbaijan,” he said. “He's absolutely
wrong. And we all know it--and so does Baku and Ankara."
In an October 9th interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation Russian language service, Bryza, who serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and also the State Department's representative to the OSCE Minsk Group talks, stated that Armenia must agree that Nagorno Karabakh is legally part of Azerbaijan. His comments follow a series of statements, over the past several weeks, in which Bryza has demonstrated a pro-Azerbaijani bias by prioritizing the misapplication of the principle of territorial integrity to the Nagorno Karabakh issue over the basic right of all peoples to self-determination.

The full text of Hachikian's remarks follow.

Ken Hachikian's Remarks at ANC-WR Banquet
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
October 13, 2008

Archbishop, honorees & friends.

Thank you for coming here tonight and for your ongoing support. I'd like to share with you a thought today. A very simple20one: And that's...  the future of the Armenian Cause lies within your hands.

We are blessed to live in a great nation, a country in which our voice truly counts.

A republic rich in democratic traditions that provides each and every one of us the opportunity's in the words of our enduring Constitution 's to petition government for redress of our grievances.

Because, even as we cherish the rights and gladly shoulder the responsibilities of American citizenship 's whether our families arrived generations ago or within our own lifetimes 's we certainly do have our share of grievances.

Strong views 's informed by our Armenian heritage and driven by our fundamental American sense of right and wrong.

Views about where our government has taken the wrong path. Where Washington has fallen so short; failed to meet the high standard of the American ideal Nowhere is this starker than in U.S. government's ongoing complicity in Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide.

It is painful to me as an Armenian, as it is shameful to all of us as Americans that our great nation has, for far too long, caved in to the Turkish government's threats and blackmail on this core question of human rights.

We have let ourselves be bullied and have caved in to foreign pressure. Allowed a gag rule to be imposed on America.

An indignity visited upon all of us 's and all Americans. A moral outrage.

All the more so in light of Turkey's attempts to twist the recent opening of dialogue into an outright attack on Armenian Genocide recognition 's here in the United States and abroad.

Now is the time to show our collective commitment, our rock-solid devotion to not only the cause of truth, but the sacred cause of justice for our ancient and proud nation.

For our past, to be sure, to honor our martyrs 's but even more so for our future.

We now see a retreat from principle again in our government's recent policy toward the people and republic of Nagorno Karabakh 'swho have strived, at the brutal cost of a generation of its best sons and daughters 's to live up to the fundamentally American ideal that all people deserve to live free of foreign tyranny, under a government of their own choosing.

Just this past week, we saw a senior State Department official, Matt Bryza 'smoving farther from even the pretense of supporting democracy, by saying that Armenians must accept the false proposition that Nagorno Karabagh is part of Azerbaijan.

He's absolutely wrong.  And we all know it 's and so does Baku and Ankara. Armenian soldiers 's some still boys, others well beyond their best years 's answered forever the question of Karabakh's destiny on the battlefields of war.

Countless graves along the front lines of this struggle stand as testimony to this fact, each silently calling upon us 's each and every one of us 's to defend their heroic achievements in the capitals of the world.

Let us, who are gathered here today, match their "last full measure of devotion" with our own.

In closing:
Let us seize the freedoms and opportunities we are blessed with as Americans.

Let us build a brighter future for ourselves and generations to come...

Each and every one of us has a moral obligation to ourselves and our ancestors to become warriors in this struggle.

I know we will persevere and we will win these battles.

But only with our collective efforts.

In simple yet powerful ways - the Armenian Cause rests within your hands.

Thank you.

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Armenian Issues and the Obama and McCain Foreign Policy Teams

All presidential candidates prior to election time outline their views on foreign policy and future actions they are willing to take. How extensively presidential campaigns focus on foreign policy issues varies according to the global momentum and pre-existing, if at all, circumstances that affect the nation directly. This year's elections are again stigmatized by issues that have long tormented the last two administrations such as the war in Iraq, the search for a foreign policy for Iran, the impacts of the global market on U.S. economy and of course the war on terror.

Both major parties' presidential candidates have partially expressed their views on foreign policy and have painted an eloquent picture of their aspirations. Nevertheless, it is important to know how the candidates have formed their opinions, who are the people that inspire and advise them. It is important not only because the knowledge of motives will be revealing when the time comes for these politicians to take action, but because the Armenian community needs to be informed as to what they should expect from each candidate and how their expectations regarding Armenian issues can be met by casting that ballot vote.

The McCain Team
Beginning with Senator McCain's group of advisors, one has to admit that it is an interestingly peculiar one; the team is comprised by two factions and one person standing in the middle.

The first faction includes Robert Kagan and William (Bill) Kristol. Both are founders of the Project for the New American Century, a neo-conservative letterhead group. Neo-conservative thought is a phenomenon of the 90's that found an outlet for expression after consecutive administration failures and flaws within the foreign policy spectrum. It advocates for more interference in global issues and specifically does not hesitate to call for military intervention. Neo-conservatives believe that American hegemony is the only reliable defense against a breakdown of peace and international order.

Robert Kagan is a monthly columnist on international affairs for the Washington Post, a contributing editor at the New Republic, and a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on international relations and security issues. He is well-known for his fierce criticism towards President Clinton on the Yugoslavian conflict, upon which he claimed “U.S. troops were bored and did almost nothing over there”.

His motto is interventionism. In an article, entitled “The Next Intervention,” published by the Washington Post in August 2007, Kagan perceived the world as divided between the “great democracies of our world” that should act as global watch-dogs and the communist and theocratic states that he calls monsters.

Kagan's views also entail a more active approach to military intervention; he thinks the U.S. should step into the conflicts more actively and not withdraw from those it has already engaged in. What's more, he has expressed an opinion that could prove very dangerous if applied--that the use of force could be based on a consensus among the world's great democratic nations. At the foundation of this position is the by-passing of international laws and legal procedures constituted by the United Nations and as a result, the by-passing of decade-long pure diplomatic cooperation among the vast majority of nations.

Despite the fact that Kagan has not expressed an opinion on Armenian issues, he believes that European conflicts, wherever these are, are of interest to the U.S. not a mere humanitarian basis and that all challenges should be met.

Kagan finds a strong supporter of his views in William Kristol who is the leader of the Project for the Republican Future, a conservative think-tank. Besides establishing a conservative periodical called The Weekly Standard, which he serves as editor for, he also is an op-ed writer for the New York Times. Kristol differs from the average Republican in the sense that he is considered to have launched the neo-conservative movement.

Kristol thinks Reagan was the ultimate American president; which explains part of his support towards John McCain, whom he sees as a new Reagan, and his fierce critique against President Bush. Senator McCain's statements were strengthened by Kristol's support for the war in Iraq--his was the most out-spoken supporting opinion--and his suggestions for tough sanctions against Iran. Kristol denounces President Bush for wanting to withdraw from Iraq and aligns U.S. interests with Israeli ones. On July 24, 2006 Kristol claimed in the Weekly Standard that “their [Israel's] war is our war too”

The other faction met within the McCain advisors are the realists; politicians and theorists who believe that relations between states are determined by a comparative level of power that derives primarily from their military and economic capabilities. Realists distrust long-term cooperation or alliances and consider security and survival to be the state's major concerns.

One of the realist advisors in McCain's camp is Colin Powell who focuses on Turkey and the Middle East. He considers Turkey a good friend and ally and was very satisfied with the state's cooperation on the Iraqi border issue. But this is not the only type of support he offers to Turkey; he believes the Middle East is Turkey's neighborhood as well and he would be content to see Turkey assuming a more active role in the area. He supported the country with its E.U. negotiations and was a great sponsor of the Annan plan (a U.N. plan for the Cyprus conflict resolution that, by and large, supported the Turkish-Cypriot side despite the huge violations of international law it perpetrated).

Apart from his pro-Turk convictions, during his service as Secretary of State under the first George W. Bush administration, he aspired to provide stability and security to Russia's Central Asian/Caucasus neighbors so that Russia would not find ground for threats against them. When it comes to human rights issues, even though he persistently denied calling the Armenian Genocide a genocide, he had no second thoughts calling the Sudan case a genocide and felt proud that the U.S. mobilized the international community to take action upon the issue.

The realist faction is completed by Brent Scowcroft, former National Security advisor under Ford and Bush Sr. Scowcroft is another Bush critic for the latter's handling of the Iraq invasion and the Arab-Israeli conflict. In an interview for the London Financial Times in 2004, he said that President Bush was mesmerized by Ariel Sharon, implying that the U.S. was too involved in Israel's affairs. He is strongly averse to pro-Armenian actions, something understandable if we look at his personal friendship with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and his chairmanship at the American Turkish Council.

In 2006, he held a meeting with Azerbaijan's president under the auspices of the Council of Foreign Relations of which he is a member. During the meeting, he stated that he is very happy that Azeri-U.S. relations have come a long way since the U.S. imposed sanctions against Azerbaijan because of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, upon which issue he openly supports Azerbaijan. His support for regimes that hostile to Armenia, however, does not end with Azerbaijan.

Scowcroft also happens to be a major advocate for financial assistance for Turkey directly from the U.S. government or via the International Monetary Fund. Last year, Scowcroft warned Dennis Hastert that even the discussion of the Armenian genocide on the floor of the House of Representatives would be counter-productive to U.S. interests, since it will pull Turkey away from the West.

The fifth non-factionist advisor is a well-known lobbyist named Randy Scheunemann who was recruited by Sen. McCain to bolster his arguments about Iraq. Scheunemann happens to be a former advisor to former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Scheunemann helped draft the Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 that authorized $98 million in U.S. aid to Iraqi exile groups.

His current concerns develop around the promotion of former Soviet-bloc states in undertaking business using Iraq's reconstruction; hence he has accused Condoleezza Rice in the past of appeasement regarding the Russo-Georgian conflict. Nevertheless, he himself has been accused of belonging to a group of people who create threats to compel the U.S. to engage in new wars. Scheunemann lobbies for weapon-manufacturing and service-providing companies like Halliburton, Lockheed/Martin, Northrop Grumman Corp.--all companies that benefit from the use of military force by the U.S. government and its allies, including Turkey and Azerbaijan.

On July 23, 2004, Scheunemann visited Nagorno Karabakh as a member of a group of experts to present the “Project on Transitional Democracies” and the German Marshall Fund of the U.S. These two organizations work to realize the “Project on the Resolution of Europe's Frozen Conflicts”. Taking under consideration that he went there representing his company, Orion Strategies, which provides strategic planning, policy and consulting services to governments, corporate groups, foundations and private clients, Scheunemann seems to hold Karabakh's exploitation as future investment ground in his agenda. In Karabakh, he met with then Minister of Production Infrastructure Development, representatives from the Defense Ministry and Karabakh's civic sector and foreign businessmen who invest in the state's economy.

Finally, Sen. McCain's group is enhanced by Gen. Anthony Zinni as an unpaid advisor that offers his expertise in issues related to Iraq, the Kurdish problem and the Middle East.

The Obama Team
Moving on to Barack Obama's team, the voter is presented with more coherence as to where his advisors stand.

Anthony Lake is a diplomat and academic who served as National Security Advisor under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He considers himself a fighter for the protection of human rights and diligently projects this image to the rest of the world by raising awareness on several contemporary incidents of human rights violations and demanding action to protect groups who suffer and facilitates those who aid them. Interestingly enough, Lake puts some of the blame for not paying enough attention to Rwanda on himself and the Clinton administration.

“We knew how to halt the tragedy through the U.N. and we did not do it”, said Lake in an interview for Frontline Foundation in 2004. Even though he acknowledges that President Bush has done a lot for Darfur, he accuses his administration for treating the Darfur genocide as a neglected tragedy and demands that the President's words be translated into actions.

Having planned the NATO-UN invasion in Yugoslavia, he is considered the mastermind behind Milosevic's fall; nevertheless, he was severely scrutinized by the Intelligence Committee for his failure to tell Congress about President Clinton's tacit approval of Iran's arms shipments to Bosnia's Muslims in 1994.

Barack Obama has also employed Susan Rice, a former Clinton foreign policy advisor. Rice is a specialist in African affairs and serves on the boards of the National Democratic Institute and the Bureau of National Affairs. She also happens to be a member of the Aspen Strategy Group which aforementioned McCain advisor Scowcroft leads. What is more, she is a proponent for humanitarian intervention, even if that includes military use. She has called for humanitarian intervention several times in the past regarding Darfur.

Rice's major concerns include human rights protection, the development of the poorest African states and genocides perpetrated in the 90s and 00s. Her 2006 article for the Washington Post “We saved the Europeans in Kosovo, why not the Africans?” best encompasses her stance that the U.S. must do more to fulfill the responsibility to protect groups, states or nations in danger.

Although neither Ricer nor Lake have expressed a plan or an opinion about the Armenian Cause, both advisors presented are mostly concerned with genocide issues, democratization and the reconstruction of poor states. Under this light, the Armenian community could potentially find a strong supporter for the promotion and handling of its problems and concerns.

Obama's team, however, is completed by Zbigniew Brzezinski, a political scientist and former National Security Advisor for President Carter, whose views are opposed to Armenian interests. The fact that he is on the payroll of Amoco Inc., the largest U.S. investor in Azerbaijan's oilfields, has driven him to take up the task of improving the image of Azerbaijan and its president before the U.S. Congress.

He has been accused of using his post as board member of Freedom House, a non-profit organization about democracy and freedom in the world highly trusted by politicians and academics, in order to win support on Capitol Hill for Azerbaijan so as to increase investments in the country. It is no secret that after assuming this post, Freedom House has become one of Aliyev's most fervent supporters, upgrading Azerbaijan, a dictatorial regime with severe violations of human rights, from the non-free states to the partially free level. Brzezinski aspires to see Azerbaijan and Georgia independent from Russia, so that the U.S. can secure natural gas and oil pipelines.

When it comes to Nagorno Karabakh, he links the solution of the conflict to the access of the region through pipelines that will traverse various countries. According to him, opening up borders and allowing economic relations between Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, etc will greatly help the conflict, as well as meet the need for active mediation--preferably by the U.S.--without taking Armenia's side.

In addition, Brzezinski believes the U.S. should support the construction of pipelines and promote investments in all Caucasus states while simultaneously pursuing strong strategic and political relations with Turkey. Any route through Armenia, he maintains, would first require a peaceful solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia recognizing the inviolability of borders.

What's more, when the time came to vote for House Res.106, he told CNN that “HR 106 will exacerbate wounds that could damage US-Turkish relations” and that if he were a Congressman he would probably not vote for it, while he challenged whether it is appropriate for the U.S. Congress to be defining what constitutes genocide since it was set up for lawmakers, not for social advocacy.

Given the fact, though, that Barack Obama is likely to ask Samantha Power to resume her duties as foreign policy advisor or assign her governmental duties if he gets elected, it seems that Brzezinski will have a hard time influencing Sen. Obama's political views on Armenian issues. Samantha Power, who is well known to the Armenian community for her genuine interest in human rights and genocide recognition, is a political scientist dedicated to fighting American politicians' hypocrisy when it comes to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. She has also been a strong advocate for Genocide prevention, urging US lawmakers and policymakers to take powerful positions upon this issue. Her book “A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide” and her article “Raising the Cost of Genocide” eloquently describe her strong positions on the Armenian Genocide, whereas her current activities include encouraging Armenians to vote for Obama and showing the American-Armenian community how he has backed issues of special interest to Armenians on several occasions.

Obama vs. McCain
The selection of advisors in the Obama campaign, therefore, constitutes a conundrum for the Armenian-American voter. However, when it comes down to simple adding the pros and cons of each side, we are found with one side either totally unsupportive of Armenian issues or with pro-Turkish sentiments and one side divided between advocates for genocide prevention and pro-Azeri plans.

Sen. Obama himself, openly stated on January 19th, that “America deserves a leader who speaks truthfully about the Armenian Genocide and responds forcefully to all genocides” and that he intends to be that President. In that same statement he called for Congressional passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 & S.Res.106), and pledged that, as president, he will recognize the Armenian Genocide. Furthermore, he reaffirmed his plans regarding U.S.-Armenian cooperation in the security and democracy area, while promising to maintain U.S. assistance to Armenia. He has also pledged to “promote Armenian security by seeking an end to the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades and by working for a lasting and durable settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict that is agreeable to all parties, and based upon America's founding commitment to the principles of democracy and self determination.” Armenia's growth and development through expanded trade and targeted aid is also in Sen. Obama's foreign policy agenda, as he has committed to strengthening the commercial, political, military, developmental, and cultural relationships between the U.S. and Armenian governments.

If we look at Obama's track record on Armenian issues, take into consideration talk of Samantha Power assuming a governmental post in case Obama is elected, and acknowledge the candidate's support of Genocide recognition, then we are presented with a strong possibility that an Obama administration will be proactive in addressing issues of concern to the Armenian-American community.

Conversely, given the fact that McCain's September 29th letter to the Armenian-American community continued his long-standing policy of refusing to use the word genocide when describing the events of 1915, and failed to make a coherent statement regarding his plans for U.S.-Armenia relations, the Armenian-American voter is left with a candidate whose stance mimics that of previous presidents that have kowtowed to Turkish pressure. Meanwhile the reality that a great part of his foreign policy team has been explicitly supportive of Turkey and Azerbaijan will make it unlikely that a McCain administration will be receptive to matters of Armenian-American interest.

The conclusion is one; the Armenian-American community has a chance to make a difference through these elections as long as there is a critical number of voters that will demand to be heard.
 

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Turkey's Ambassador to Israel Warns of Damaged Ties if Genocide Recognized

TEL AVIV--Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Knesset will badly damage the Turkish-Israeli partnership, said Namik Tan, Turkey's ambassador to Israel.

He said that Ankara recalled its envoys from U.S. and France when the parliaments of these states voted for recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

Ambassador Tan criticized the Israeli parliamentary initiative to discuss the Armenian Genocide issue. “I support President Shimon Peres who said that the “Armenian tragedy is an issue for historians bit not politicians.” Just fancy a Turkish political figure accusing Israel of genocide of Palestinians,” he said, adding that he hopes Israel will never spoil relations with Turkey.

Earlier, Kadima's Zeev Elkin said that discussion of the Armenian Genocide will not “cause trouble” with Turkey and Azerbaijan. “These countries should understand that Israel can't neglect discussion of an issue that has already been considered by all western parliaments,” he told IzRus portal.

Meanwhile, Tan remarked that “the parliamentarians fell under the influence of the Armenian minority.”

He stressed the importance of developing an Ankara-Baku-Jerusalem strategic alliance to neutralize “the Armenian threat.”

“We want the Azeri oil and gas go to Israel and then to China and Japan through Ashkelon-Eilat pipeline,” he said.
 

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CSUN Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Armenian Studies Program,

Honors Former Director Hermine Mahseredjian

Decades of dedication to her native language, history and culture led former Professor and Director of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University at Northridge (CSUN) Hermine Mahseredjian to a lifetime achievement award last Sunday from the university's Alumni and Friends of the Armenian Studies Program (AFASP).

Over 200 alumni, faculty and students gathered at the Grand Salon on campus to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Armenian Studies Program. The evening was filled with Armenian representations, including Armenian food, Armenian music and even symbolic Armenian centerpieces, which were made with tree branches and pomegranates.

Renowned Armenian folk singer Salbi Mailian performed four famous Armenian folk songs, including “The Daughter's Song,” “A Voice Just Rang,” a song by Sayat Nova and the unity circle dance.

Award winning author and 7 times Pulitzer Prize Nominee former Los Angeles Times Reporter Mark Arax spoke at length about his Armenian roots and heritage and the importance of having an Armenian Studies Program on campus available to the large population of Armenian students attending the university.

A 20 year veteran Reporter of the Los Angeles Times, Arax has a Masters degree in journalism from Columbia University and is an award winning author. His non-fiction books include, "In My Father's Name" and "The King of California,” which earned him the distinguished William Saroyan International Prize for Writing.

“The threat of technology could swallow you up and your culture,” said Arax. Programs like this are an example of the balance needed to honor your heritage without committing treason, he added.

Mahseredjian joined the CSUN faculty in 1983 as a volunteer just to be able to teach an Armenian language & Culture class for the Armenian students attending the university. Determined to pass her understanding and knowledge of the Armenian culture to her students, she stayed on and taught without taking a paycheck home for five years.

“The College of Humanities is proud to be the home of the Armenian Studies Program,” said Elizabeth Say, Ph.D., Dean of the Humanities Department at CSUN. “We honor a program that strives to bring an understanding of Armenian studies for the students here,” she added.

CSUN Chicano Studies Professor Jorge Garcia, Former Dean of Humanities, recalls Mahseredjian saying, “If you don't have the money, I will teach for free.” “Because of her love, dedication and personal commitment that she has within her,” added Dr.Garcia.  

Over the past 25 years, Mahseredjian has worked diligently with the CSUN administration, community leaders, philanthropists, alumni and students in her mission to expand the Armenian learning experience on campus.  Her efforts have yield great results, including the establishment of an Armenian Studies Program in 1988, a Minor Degree program in 1991, a student and faculty exchange program in 2004 between CSUN and Yerevan State University in Armenia & a Cultural Immersion Program In Armenia for students.

“The Armenian Studies Program at CSUN is a very large brick in the building of the Armenian language and culture in the U.S.,” said Gabriel Injejikian, former principal of the first Armenian school in the United States, Ferrahian High School.

Mahseredjian was born and raised in Jerusalem (Palestine, under British Mandate at the time). She received her Elementary Education at the Saint Tarkmanchats Armenian School. She then went to Nicosia, Cyprus for her secondary education at the Melkonian Educational Institute. Upon immigrating to the USA, she continued her education at CSUN and obtained a Bachelors Degree in French and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology. She continued her studies towards a doctorate program at the University of Southern California. However, she changed her educational direction and became a Licensed Marriage & Family Psychotherapist (MFT).

She holds a variety of California Credentials, including teaching, counseling, school psychologist, administrative for K-12 and for community college. Throughout her adult life she has been an educator and was employed as a teacher; counselor, Special Education Counselor, psychologist (private and public school districts), Curriculum Coordinator for Multicultural Studies at the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, a parochial school principal and 24 years of service to CSUN as a Professor and the Founder & director of the Armenian Studies Program.

On Sunday Mahseredjian also received the coveted “Community Hero” award from the Armenian General Benevolent Union's Generation Next and a proclamation in honor of her achievements from the State Assemblyman Paul Krikorian.

“Being in Diaspora it is very important for me to learn my culture, history and language to pass it on to future generations as well as to my children,” said Ani Demirjian, CSUN Senior Majoring in Liberal Studies with a minor in Armenian Studies.

Armenian philanthropist Alex Manoogian has been an instrumental part of Mahseredjian's success in expanding the Armenian studies program by donating over $115,000 toward the studies' fellowship and scholarship programs. Dr. & Mrs. Varaz & Karineh Shahmirians, have also contributed by donating $25,000 & established an  endowment fund with the purpose of granting Scholarships to students declaring Armenian as their Minor.   

“My biggest wish is that one day we will all celebrate the inauguration of the Bachelors Degree in Armenian,” said Mahseredjian.

Last year Mahseredjian retired from teaching and directing the Armenian Studies program and passed the torch on to Prof. Vahram Shehmmassian, Ph.D., who now directs the program for over 3500 Armenian students there.  Mahseredjian is currently serving as the Executive Director for the soon to be opened Ararat Charter School in the Valley and is contributing her time & expertise entirely on a volunteer basis.

“She's getting older, but not stepping back from doing things for the community.  I want to see myself in her shoes someday,” said Lusine Harutyunyan, a CSUN Junior majoring in Environmental and Occupational Health and the President of the Armenian Students Association.

Paradise Lost in the Flames of Smyrna: An Interview with Giles Milton

Over 100 people gathered at the Glendale City Hall on Monday to hear renowned British journalist and author Giles Milton speak about this newest book "Paradise Lost: Smyrna 1922."  The audience which was made up of Greeks, Armenians and numerous other Los Angeles area residents was attending Milton's only Southern California appearance during his United States book tour.

Milton's book is the most recent to attract international attention and acclaim for chronicling the horrendous tragedy of the burning of the Aegean port city of Smyrna in 1922 in the waning days of the crumbling Ottoman Empire.

After the book signing, we sat down with Milton to discuss his book, and the fateful destruction of the most affluent Ottoman city and the only one in Asia Minor with an overwhelming Christian majority population comprised of Greeks, Armenians and Levantine Europeans.

Allen Yekikan: Talk about the process of researching your book. What sources did you turn to? Did you use any Turkish sources?

Giles Milton: My intention was to tell the story through the eyes of witnesses 's people who were actually there at the time. I traveled to Athens and Turkey in search of survivors who were in the city in 1922.

I found two men, both in their nineties, who had crystal clear memories of life in Smyrna before the catastrophe. One was Greek and one was Levantine 's an Englishman whose family had lived in Turkey for centuries.

I also used a number of Armenian accounts which are not widely known. The testimony of Krikor Baghdijian, who watched the Turkish army set fire to the Armenian quarter, is not widely known. And I had translated into English the account of the Armenian bishop of Smyrna, Bishop Tourian.

Turkish sources were much more difficult. I spent time in Izmir trying to collect information, and with some success, but this is a sensitive story in Turkey and few people were willing to be in contact with me.

A.Y.: What inspired you to write about this topic?

G.M.: The story of Smyrna is little known in Britain or America, even though there are many elements that are extremely relevant to us today. Genocide and ethnic cleansing 's both of which occurred in Turkey at this time 's are still with us 's think of the Balkans and Rwanda.

And I was also interested in the idea of Smyrna as the prototype of our own modern cities 's multi-ethnic and cosmopolitan. It alarmed me to see just how quickly such a diverse city 's where Greeks, Armenians and Turks had lived as neighbors and friends 's could be destroyed. There are lessons for us to be learned in this.

There is also the question of great powers intervening in the affairs of a foreign country. In Turkey, Britain and America used a proxy (Greece) to carry out their foreign policy. Nowadays, those same to powers intervene with their own armies. If we had learned lessons from Smyrna, the mess in Iraq might never have happened.

A.Y.: Talk about the character of Smyrna as a city before it was burned to the ground. What was the tone and temper of city life during the genocide?

G.M.: Time and again in the Greek archives, you read of the different communities living alongside each other in peace and harmony. They played in the same football teams, went to each other's weddings etc. Yet with the rise of nationalism, all this came to an abrupt end. Centuries of friendship was torn apart in the space of a few months. I am referring specifically to Smyrna; the communities did not always get along so well elsewhere in Turkey. Of course, Smyrna was dominated by the Greeks; the Greek population was more than double that of Athens. The Armenian population was far smaller but very influential. The Armenians tended to be rich and well educated. These were the two communities that suffered the most during September 1922. Murder, rape, deportation were commonplace.

A.Y.: Talk about the events that led up to the burning of the city and the massacres.

G.M.: The trouble for Smyrna can be traced back to its demography. The majority population was Christian and these people supported the Allied powers during WW1. This made life for them extremely uncomfortable, given that the Ottoman Turkish state was on the German side. At the war's end, a spate of attacks on Greeks led to the Allies allowing Venizelos to pursue his dream of uniting all the Greeks in Asia Minor into a new and revived Greater Greek empire. The drawback to Venizelos's policy 's which was willingly ignored by the Allies - was the fact that the Greeks, though numerous, were a minority in every part of Turkey except Smyrna.

A.Y.: What happened in Smyrna in 1922?

G.M.: The Turkish forces entered the city and, at first, order was maintained. But very soon, discipline broke down. First the irregular forces - and then the regular army 's began to behave with great brutality. The Armenian quarter of the city was the first to come under attack. Armenians were killed, raped and their houses were destroyed. After a few days, the Armenian quarter was torched 's and soon after this, the fire spread to all other areas of the city except the Turkish quarter.

A.Y.: Can the burning of Smyrna be considered part of the larger Genocide of Armenians and Greeks?

G.M.: The burning of Smyrna is part of the same chapter of history that was the Armenian genocide. 'Turkey for the Turks' was the slogan; in an age of nationalism, there were no longer any place for Turkey's 'troublesome' Christian minorities. It is perhaps ironic that Ataturk's republic, built along democratic, secular lines, was founded upon the expulsion of all the minority groups of the old Ottoman Empire.

A.Y.: Where did the refugees go after the city was burned?

G.M.: The refugees, abandoned to their fate on the quayside, were either killed, deported, or rescued by a small number of extremely brave individuals. Among them was Asa Jennings, an American YMCA worker, who managed to bring a fleet of ships into the bay and rescue tens of thousands of Greeks and Armenians.

Some of the few uplifting stories in the book involve individuals who 's at great personal risk 's went to the help of others. It reminds one that even in moments of great darkness, some people are capable of going beyond themselves and making huge sacrifices.

A.Y.: Did anyone come to the rescue of the city's christian inhabitants?

G.M.: The western commanders were under strict orders to rescue only their own nationals. This was because the Allied powers had realized that Turkey had won the war and they hoped to strike rich trade deals with Ataturk. They did not wish to be seen to be helping the sworn enemies of the Turks. There are horrific accounts in my book of the British commander ordering his ship's band to strike up music to drown out the screaming of the Greeks and Armenians trapped on the quayside.

A.Y.: Your book tells the story of the city's burning from the perspective of its Levantine community, which is a wholly new perspective. Talk a bit about that. Who were the Levantines?

G.M.: I wanted to tell the story, where possible, from the Levantine point of view. These were wealthy Europeans who had lived in Smyrna for two centuries; they did not care who ruled the city as long as they could continue to make money. As such, they are impartial witnesses. From everything I read 's both their own writings and those by Americans in the city 's it is without question that Smyrna was burned by the Turks.

A.Y.: During your lecture you spoke about an American presence in Smyrna, can you talk about that a bit?

G.M.: There was a large American presence in the city. They were involved in the oil business, and trading, as well as humanitarian projects (school, orphanages etc). They loved the city so much that they named their colony Paradise, from which my book takes its title.

A.Y.: Did any one stay behind after the burning or was there a deportation of the refugees?

G.M.: A few Levantines returned to Turkey after the fire. The Giraud family, who were very important, returned; their house was one of the few not to have been burned. But most lost everything and chose to rebuild their lives elsewhere

A.Y.: Did any of the Levantine families seek--or are there any currently seeking--reparations for the confiscation of their lands and properties by Ataturk's armies?

G.M.: Yes, one of the families, the Girauds, are engaged in a battle to get financial compensation for land that was confiscated from them by the new Turkish republic. It will be an interesting test case, especially as they have all the legal documents, dated back to 1900, proving their legal ownership of the land.

A.Y.: What is the significance of the burning of Smyrna in the context of Ataturk's nationalist movement to secure a "Turkey for the Turks"?

G.M.: The fire signaled, loud and clear, that in the new Turkey, there was no place for ethnic minorities. Ironically, Ataturk's wife was a western-looking, well educated and extremely modern product of Smyrna!

A.Y.: How is the history of the massacre and burning of Smyrna remembered and told in Turkey? Is there any controversy surrounding this episode of Anatolian history?

G.M.: According to most Turkish historians, Smyrna was burned by either the Armenians or the retreating Greek army. It is almost impossible to publish a book in Turkey saying otherwise.

A.Y.:Talk about your attempts to publish the book in Turkey?

G.M.: Many Turkish publishers were interested in my book but said it would be impossible to publish. One publisher, Inkilip, made an offer 's only to retract it two weeks later saying it would have to be heavily censored. But at last I have a publisher in Izmir who said he will publish the book in its entirety. I am delighted that it will therefore be available to a Turkish audience as I believe it brings to light important new source material and an important new angle.

A.Y.: What was the response to the burning of Smyrna in the Western Press, in the United states and other European nations?

G.M.: Muted. The liberal elite in America 's particularly the newspapers 's were appalled by the conduct of the establishment. But the politicians did what they wanted to do 's and also did everything they could to control the flow of information from the city. It was very hard for journalists to be allowed in; those that were given permits were under strict orders, not unlike the 'embedded' journalists of today.

A.Y.: Why would you say that the burning of Smyrna has, by and large, been ignored by the West? What is its greater historical significance?

G.M.: The story has been ignored by the west because, I suspect, no one comes out of it very well. Britain and America displayed extreme cynicism in their policy towards the city. It was real-politik at its most brutal. Nor do the Greeks come out of the story too well. Their army certainly committed outrages as they retreated in disarray, while the Turks were obviously responsible for the torching of the city. It was in no one's interest to publicize these facts.

A.Y.: Talk about your book tour.

G.M.: I have been in Boston, Washington (Capitol Hill), Ohio, LA, San Francisco and New York. The talks have been extremely well attended; in Washington, a number of Turks came along to argue their point of view and distribute documents charting atrocities committed by the Greek army. They did not accept the version of events as recounted in my book and there was a certain tension between Greeks and Turks in the room.

A.Y.: What message, theme, or idea do you want your readers to take away from reading the book?

G.M.: That we must confront history, not deny it. That is the only way we will not repeat the mistakes of the past. Some Turks criticize my book for being '8anti-Turkish'. This is ridiculous. It is one of the most impartial accounts ever written about the events of 1922. In Britain, we have made great efforts to look back at our history and admit that we often committed appalling acts. Our youngsters must know about these things 's or we will do them again.

AIWA Establishes Scholarship at Glendale College

The Los Angeles Affiliate of the Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) announced this week that it has established a scholarship endowment fund at Glendale Community College.

“Our contribution can make a real difference to a deserving student by paying for tuition, books, fees or other school expenses,” AIWA President Diane Cabraloff said, noting that 40 percent of students rely on some type of financial aid and more than 75 percent have jobs, with more than half working 30-40 hours a week.

While the college's Scholarship Office administers all scholarship files and accounts, as well as coordinating the selection and award processes, AIWA Board members as sponsors are involved in the selection of recipients. All Glendale Community College students who have completed at least 12 units of credit and are in good academic standing are eligible to apply for scholarships.

In addition to establishing the scholarship endowment fund, AIWA awarded scholarships to two promising students attending Glendale Community College: The recipients were Naira Davtyan seeking a career in Dental Hygiene and Margarita Tsagoyan  pursuing a career in Accounting.

AIWA was established and incorporated as a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization in March 1991 with a specific goal to unite Armenian women worldwide and to address the critical issues facing them everywhere. For information regarding the scholarship program, please call (562) 943-1081.
 

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Good Neighborly Relations a Lie Without Mutual Respect, Says Hovsepian

In a recent interview with Asbarez, Armenian Revolutionary Federation Bureau member Dr. Viken Hovsepian discussed the party's position on the recent developments in Armenian-Turkish relations and touched on aspects needed to make the normalization of relations equitable and fair, with all of Armenia's national interests protected. Below is the English translation of the interview:
 

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    French Armenians Call on Senate to Pass Law Against Denial

  PARIS--About 300 French Armenians converged on the French Senate Wednesday, calling on the body to pass a bill making it a crime to deny that Armenians suffered genocide at the hands of the Turks.

The bill sponsored by the opposition Socialist party passed in the French National Assembly on Oct 12, 2006 and provides for a year in jail and a 45,000-euro fine--the same punishment that is imposed for denying the Nazi Holocaust. But it still needs approval from the Senate and President.

Since the bill was passed by the National Assembly, France has seen a wave of hate crimes directed at its Armenian community, including the desecration of memorials and monuments and the threatening of individuals. Earlier in May, the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Valance France was desecrated with black graffiti spray painted at its base.

The demonstrators, joined by several French parliamentarians, lined the steps of the Senate building carrying placards that read “denial is a crime and I want a law to punish it.”

According to Mourad Papazian, the chairman of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation in Europe, there will be a second demonstration in front of the French Senate on November 22 where nearly 10,000 people are expected to participate.
 

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A Childhood Reflection of Prpoor, the Grand Armenian Festival

Prpoor (puhr-poor), an Armenian term which refers to the bubbling grape molasses which brews on the last day of the harvest of the grapes, is an 800 year old traditional Armenian harvest festival which has been carried on in the old world tradition for over 50 years in the Central Valley. But it has always been kept a secret...

Also known as "Masarah", the Prpoor festival is the Armenian version of Thanksgiving and has its roots in an ancient Armenian village in Cilicia, called "Kessab".

Also known as "Masarah", the Prpoor festival is the Armenian version of Thanksgiving and has its roots in an ancient Armenian village in Cilicia, called "Kessab".

From the first time I took my first three steps without falling, I can remember celebrating the traditional Armenian occasion, Masarah, the harvest of the grapes. Because my extended and immediate family lives on vineyards in the outskirts of Fresno, Masarah is a perfect family tradition to celebrate our Armenian heritage and culture.

Awakening at the crack of dawn, we make our way down the rows of vineyards to find the sweet reward of hidden golden grapes. With the morning sun beating on my face and my sticky clothes clinging to my body, it feels as though time has stopped. At that moment, with the bucket at my foot and a bundle of luscious grapes in my hands, I feel as though I am holding the vibrant sensation of life.

To my right sits my grandmother under a tree, her face marked by a familiar express. The wrinkles on her forehead and the brown coloring of her skin reflect the years of tiredness and aching. Her eyes, however, sparkle with dignified pride and innocent happiness as she watches the future generations carry on the family tradition. Yes, my grandmother's job is well done. She has imparted her knowledge and tradition to us and instilled it deep in our hearts.

In her hand, my grandmother tightly clasps a tan antique cup, as if she is grasping onto a memory. I cannot distinguish between the pear shape of the mug and my grandmother's fingers as both have the same aged look. Each crack, like the creases on my grandmother's forehead, marks the history it has endured. If the mug could talk it would tell about past family Masarahs. You would hear the stories of past generations picking and smashing grapes as we do today, preparing to make our unique grape juice.

Each year I anxiously await the harvest. Having a family deep in family rituals fills me with an overwhelming sense of love. As I survey my surroundings I make a promise to myself: I vow to keep my family tradition alive.

Surrounded by close friends we wait in anticipation for the grape juice to end its final stage of preparation and become our homemade molasses. In the midst of this festive atmosphere I am awakened to Masarah's true meaning: gratitude. The crushing of the grapes and the making of the grape juice symbolizes gratitude for the crop which our land yields each year.

My experience with the Masarah has shown me the importance of humble gratefulness and cultural appreciation. The Masarah is a profound part of my strong bond with my family and my deep respect for tradition. When I am eighty years of age, in the wake of modernization, I will hold the same antique cup and watch my children perform the ritual of the Masarah, as my grandmother does today. I will know that I have nourished a strong and loving family through age-old Armenian tradition.

For more information visit: http://www.prpoor.com/

ANC Activists and Congressman Adam Schiff Discuss Human Rights Issues

Pasadena, CA – ANC activists Gegham Manukyan, Robert Khachikyan, Armen Donigian and Razmik Khachikyan recently met with Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) at the Raytheon office in Pasadena, CA to thank him for his continuous support of the Armenian American Community, specifically regarding House Resolution 106, the Armenian Genocide resolution introduced to Congress in 2007.

"We realize the importance of communicating our concerns on behalf of our community to our Congressional leadership, and we are appreciative of the response," stated Razmik Khachikyan. "The efforts for recognition of the Armenian Genocide continue in order to preserve historical integrity and protect human rights issues worldwide,” added Gegham Manukyan.

Robert Khachikyan spoke with the Congressman regarding the status of H. Res. 106. The adoption of the resolution by the House Foreign Affairs Committee on October 10, 2007 sparked a firestorm of media coverage over the Turkish government's threats to retaliate against America if the measure were approved by the full House of Representatives. Congressman Schiff reiterated his support for the Armenian American community and reassured that he will once again support the Armenian Genocide Resolution when it is introduced in Congress.

Armen Donigian thanked the Congressman for his support and participation during the Days of Advocacy earlier this year when hundreds of members from the Genocide Intervention Network and ANC chapters across the nation met in Washington, DC to advocate human rights issues pertaining to Darfur and the Armenian Genocide.

The ANC of Pasadena advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the area’s Armenian American community and promotes increased Armenian American civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.

Armenian National Committee – Pasadena
Dikran Tabakian, Pasadena, CA

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