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“The energy, the people of Armenia Fund and other Armenian institutions -- they've been very generous [in] helping Armenia to grow and develop, and that's tremendously helped Armenia's economic development.”
H.E. Vartan Oskanian
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Republic of Armenia
Statement made at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, November 2005 |
“I am very pleased to be able to give me wholehearted and enthusiastic support to the works of the Armenia Fund, because they are helping the people of Artsakh in a very magnificent way. With all the comforts of Western society, with all the things that we take for granted – hospitals, schools, clean water, and electricity…you will remember the Armenians of Artsakh and you will help Armenia Fund to give them a life that’s worthy of the heroism, the heroes who paid the price, the families that still pay the price for keeping your historic land of Artsakh.”
Baroness Caroline Cox
of Queensbury
Deputy Speaker
House of Lords
of the United Kingdom |
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“Armenia Fund has empowered Armenians from throughout the world to take advantage of the historic opportunity to be a part of Armenia's state-building.”
H.E. Tatoul Markarian
Ambassador of the Republic
of Armenia to the U.S.A.
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“It is important to me that the friendship between Armenia and America flourishes, and I know that you are working toward that end everyday. I commend the Armenia Fund for raising more than $120 million dollars for schools, healthcare, roads and other critical infrastructure and humanitarian efforts in Armenia”
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
(D-California) |
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“Armenia is a special place and beginning with the notable work of the Armenia Fund, we can work toward reducing poverty and cementing democratic and economic reforms. I thank you for all that you do.”
U.S. Senator Norm Coleman
(R-Minnesota) |
“Your Telethon has been a great success over the past decade. It has raised more than $100 million for programs in Armenia. I don’t need to tell you how important these contributions are, because they mean new homes, new schools, and good health care. They mean an improved economy and a prosperous future for the people of Armenia”
U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
(D-California) |
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“Great possibilities and opportunities emerge when people come together to serve their communities and help others. Your advocacy advances the country’s progress and develops its transportation infrastructure, healthcare and education systems and waterways. I commend you for your care and concern. Thank you for your enduring contributions to the worldwide Armenian communities.”
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
(R)
State of California |
“Armenia Fund has been doing the important work of vital infrastructure improvements in Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Traveling myself through beautiful Karabakh and seeing its people struggle to overcome the destruction of war, I was so impressed with the signs along the roadways indicating that Armenian-Americans were personally investing in its future.”
Rep. Lloyd Doggett
(D-Texas)
Member of Congress
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“I would like to commend Armenia Fund for its significant contributions to the humanitarian recovery of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh by pulling together the financial resources of Armenians around the world. Together we can continue to help Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh grow and prosper.”
Rep. Joseph Knollenberg
(R-Michigan)
Member of Congress
Armenian Caucus Co-Chair |
“The Armenia Fund is a great opportunity to help with various causes in Armenia. I remember specifically the Fund was used to build the highway linking Armenia and Karabakh. We have tried in Congress to provide funding in Karabakh, but what the Armenia Fund does for hospitals, education and healthcare in Armenia and Karabakh is just wonderful.”
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr.
(D-New Jersey)
Member of Congress
Armenian Caucus Co-Chair |
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“Since 1996, Armenia Fund has implemented more than $120 million of infrastructure development assistance and humanitarian aid for Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. In 2004, Armenia Fund reached new heights by raising a record breaking $11.5 million.... Please help the people of Armenia and Nagorno Karbakh.”
Rep. George Radanovich
(R-California)
Member of Congress |
“Through the efforts of the Armenia Fund, important infrastructure development projects, including 200 residential buildings and 138 miles of new highways have been completed. These efforts have vastly improved living standards in Armenia and Artsakh, but there is still much more important work that needs to be done. I commend the Armenia Fund for their past and present devotion to the beautiful land of Armenia. The hard work of the Armenia Fund…is something we are all thankful for.”
Rep. Adam Schiff
(D-California)
Member of Congress |
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“I am so proud to be associated with the Armenia Fund and the significant contributions it is making to the livelihood of Armenians living around the world. Through its public outreach campaigns, Armenia Fund engages all levels of the community and brings Armenia closer to the Diaspora. I wish the Fund every success”
Rep. Diane E. Watson
(D-California)
Member of Congress
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