In landmark vote, Senate joins House in recognizing Armenian genocide

[SoCalNative]

WASHINGTON — On its fourth try, the Senate has approved a resolution that recognizes the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks a century ago as genocide.

The resolution had been blocked three times at the request of the White House, but won unanimous approval Thursday.

Co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, the nonbinding resolution affirms that the genocide occurred and that Turkey is responsible.

“I say to my friends and colleagues that genocide is genocide,” Menendez said on the Senate floor. “Senators in this body should have the simple courage to say it plainly, say it clearly, and say it without reservation.”

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https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-12-12/senate-armenian-genocide-resolution

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1. Say it plainly, say it clearly, and say it without reservation

Also, say it without obligation. "Genocide is bad, mmmkay?" But at least they said something about it on the fourth try. Medals for courage for everybody!

[Wellstone ruled]

2. This is one major Global Statement to

be made. Orange Anus will be pissed.