Kerry vows to recognize Armenian genocide

According to the Pasadena Star-News, John Kerry has vowed to recognize the Armenian genocide. It's not the first time we've heard this, and of course Bush said the same thing and then reneged on his promise.

"I think we might expect something different from candidate Kerry,' said Peter Balakian, author of "The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America's Response.'

"He spent his whole life immersed in the Armenian community,' Balakian said, noting that Massachusetts is home to about 30,000 Armenian Americans. "This is a candidate with a great depth of knowledge on this history.'

So IF Kerry gets in he MAY recognise the genocide.

However, there is good evidence to suggest that with Kerry as president, America may finally recognise the first genocide of the 20th century. On April 26th, Kerry made a statement in commemoration of the genocide, and has seperately called for its recognition.

Posted by Matt on July 27, 2004 | TrackBack | Email to a friend