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US Presidential candidate and Senator of Vermont Bernie Sanders had a round-table discussion with media outlets in Los Angeles on July 26.
As reported by MassisPost.com news websites, Senator Sanders expressed his continued support for the reaffirmation of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Sanders also pledged that he would address it as such during the annual presidential address on April 24.
Responding to the questions of journalists, Bernie Sanders was also asked, "Will you stand up to the Turkish government and officially use the word genocide at the annual Presidential Armenian Genocide commemoration message to the nation?" To this question, Sanders answered, "Yes, I think the debate [on Armenian Genocide] is now over."
Obama did not keep his promise
Former US President Barack Obama from the Democratic Party also stated during his election campaign that he would recognize the Armenian Genocide when he was elected President. However, all through his Presidency, he used the word "Meds Yeghern" or "great calamity" in English.
In his speech on April 24, 2019, President Trump also said "Meds Yeghern".
Countries recognizing Armenian Genocide
* Parliament of Portugal With Portugal, the number of countries that recognize Armenian Genocide have increased to 29 worldwide: Germany, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Armenia, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Lithuania, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Syria, Chile, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela, Greece. In countries such as the US, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Australia, Iran and Israel, though the genocide is not officially recognized, there are regions and states that recognize it. There are 50 states in the US and 41 of them recognize Armenian Genocide. The Council of Europe (CoE) and European Parliament are among the institutions recognizing the genocide. |
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