Krekorian Genocide Bill Advances – Glendale News Press, Thursday, April 23, 2009
AB 961, submitted by Assemblyman Paul Krekorian would require California-based companies to certify that they do not “wrongfully hold” assets that belonged to victims of genocide.
Papazian Speaks Out on Armenian Genocide Recognition – Armenian Weekly, Thursday, April 23, 2009
Dr. Dennis Papazian expressing his view that Obama would recognize the genocide, citing its overwhelming documentation, and other governments’ acknowledgment.
Video: Speaker Pelosi Leads Calls for U.S. Armenian Genocide Recognition – Seta’s Armenian Blog, Thursday, April 23, 2009
‘Genocide’ recognition long overdue in U.S., says Pelosi – TimeTurk (English language), Friday, April 24, 2009
With a photo of Hillary Clinton instead of Nancy Pelosi…
Why Recognition of the Armenian Genocide Matters – Armenian Weekly, Friday, April 24, 2009
Excerpt: “We in the present have the power to define and preserve the past—in memory, in speech, and especially, in writing. Our past becomes the precedent for understanding and resolving the future.”
Obama Fails to Honor Pledge, ANCA Expresses ‘Sharp Disappointment’ – Armenian Weekly, Friday, April 24, 2009
Statement of President Barack Obama on Armenian Remembrance Day – reprinted in Armenian Weekly, Friday, April 24, 2009
Remembering the Armenian Genocide: Obama’s Words Rebuked – Glendale News Press, Friday, April 24, 2009
Quoting Glendale Councilmember Ara Najarian, 43rd District Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, Congressman Adam Schiff’s comments at Glendale’s Alex Theater April 24 commemoration.
Unlike Obama, Pelosi uses ‘genocide’ in statement – The Hill Blog, Friday, April 24, 2009
She used the word seven times, including in the title and subhead.
Schwarzenegger declares April 19-26 as Days of Remembrance – Haber27.com (Gazianteb, Turkey), April 2009
Armenian Protest Outside Turkish Embassy – Youtube.com, Friday, April 24, 2009
Marking Armenian genocide, many feel snubbed by Obama – LA Times, Friday, April 24, 2009
Southern Californians honoring 1.5 million victims say president disappointed them by failing to formally recognize deaths.
In Armenian Enclave, Turkish Deal Arouses Suspicion – Wall Street Journal, Saturday, April 25, 2009
Armenian diaspora leaders in Glendales ee Armenia/Turkey detente announcement as ploy on day commemorating 1915 killings.