Wall Street Journal & Washington Post Attack ANCA

Dear Reader We're clearly making progress! On Tuesday, Senators Boxer and Menendez placed a "hold" on Matt Bryza's confirmation as Ambassador to Azerbaijan. Their stand represents a powerful symbol of how thoughtful Senators and active citizens can ensure that U.S. diplomacy is driven by American values, not special interests. But, as they say, "No good deed goes unpunished." On Monday of this week The Wall Street Journal went on the offensive, unfairly attacking those who dare to question Bryza's nomination. Today it was the Washington Post's turn. In a mean-spirited editorial, the Journal bitterly and repeatedly attacked the ANCA's "hard line" opposition to Bryza's deeply flawed nomination. (Well, if "hard line" means fearlessly standing up to would-be Beltway bullies, it's a badge we all wear with honor.) I don't mind the attack on the ANCA. We're on the front lines of the Armenian Cause and are used to taking hits. Getting bloodied and bruised is a small price to pay for truth and justice. But it's an outrage that the Journal has insulted our community. They demeaned each of us who believe in Armenian Genocide recognition as somehow suffering from a "tribal Caucasian obsession." You saw how we fought the Bryza nomination. You know we'll fight back against the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. We can beat the insiders. Our results are proof of that. But to fight these battles, we need your secure on-line donation. The ANCA is a grassroots group that truly relies on donations, large and small, from families and friends like you. So please take a moment right now to send us your secure on-line donation. Whether you give $10, $100, or $1000, every dollar you send makes a difference. With warmest regards, Ken Hachikian Chairman PS - Please take a moment to read today's Washington Post editorial and send in your secure on-line donation. 1711 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 775-1918 ~ Fax: (202) 775-5648 ~ anca@anca.org ~ www.anca.org