Is Genocide Denial Censorship
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leaders of the Turkish Institute for Progress today applauded Rep. Curt Clawson for circulating a resolution that aims to begin the healing process between Turkish and Armenian communities in the United States and help find a durable solution that will last for the next 100 years.
"This resolution is a positive effort to create a much-needed future for Turks and Armenians in the United States and across the world," said former Rep. Solomon Ortiz, who serves as an advisor to the Turkish Institute for Progress. "During the 28 years that I served in Congress, there was never a resolution like this one that advanced reconciliation between these two countries. This measure hopes to end the century of divisiveness while strengthening the national security interests of the United States."
"Members of Congress have long sought an alternative that looks to the future and the Turkish Institute for Progress applauds this resolution for doing just that," Rep. Ortiz continued.
During his 28-year tenure, Rep. Ortiz served on the House Committee on Armed Services and as the Chairman of the Committee's Subcommittee on Readiness.
Rep. Clawson's resolution is now actively seeking cosponsors and additional support. Full text of the measure is below:
RESOLUTIONCalling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations for the next hundred years based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States' significant security interests in the region.Whereas the Obama Administration has, since early 2009, sought to improve Armenian-Turkish relations;Whereas at the start of this process, President Barack Obama had, on April 6, 2009, voiced the United States Government's expectation that the Armenia-Turkey dialogue would "bear fruit very quickly,'' but recent attempts to reestablish diplomatic relations have been unsuccessful;Whereas while other nations in the region continue to deepen their political and economic partnerships with Iran and Russia, the United States' leverage in the region is rapidly diminishing and Turkey's geostrategic position between Europe and the Middle East has made the country an important partner in combating extremism in the region;Now, therefore, be itResolved, That the House of Representatives calls on the President designate a task force comprised of Members of Congress, administration officials, and representatives from Turkey and Armenia charged with working toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations for the next hundred years, based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States' significant security interests in the region.
The Turkish Institute for Progress was formed to provide a forum for dialogue in pursuit of peace, and cooperation between Turkey and the international community. By meeting on the common ground defined by shared regional political, economic, energy, transport, scientific, technical, and cultural issues, TIP pursues a constructive dialogue to ensure that international relationships with Turkey are marked by unity and the shared pursuit of common goals. For more information, visit www.turkishprogress.org.
SOURCE Turkish Institute for Progress
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