ANC-PAC Holds Fundraiser for Menendez in N.J.

SADDLE RIVER, N.J.—On March 21, the ANC-PAC held a successful fundraiser at the home of Andreas Roubian in Saddle River, More than 100 members of the community members from all facets of political life were present.

(L to R) Sue Aramian, Senator Bob Menendez, and Annie Pampanini

After Roubian welcomed the guests to his home, James Sahagian, the ANC-NJ co-chair, spoke about the importance of ANC work for Armenian Americans and for Armenia. ANC activist Ani Tchaghlasian introduced Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), listing his years of support for the Armenian Genocide Resolution both in the House of Representatives and now in the Senate. Over the years, Menendez has worked on halting funding for a rail system in the Caucasus that bypassed Armenia; advocating for funding for Armenia and Karabagh; and, twice placing a hold on Dick Hoagland’s nomination as U.S. ambassador to Armenia after the latter continued to deny the genocide during Senate confirmation hearings. (Marie L. Yovanovitch was later named the ambassador to Armenia.)

Tchaghlasian presented Menendez with a painting of a village in Karabagh, donated by artist Roudik Petrosyan, who was born in Stepanakert, the capital of Karabagh.

Menendez spoke eloquently about his support and belief in the Armenian Cause. He also commented on Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s words earlier that week regarding the possible “deportations” of Armenians currently residing illegally in Turkey—chilling words, given the recent history of the genocide. The Senator graciously thanked the host, the artist, all guests, and the ANC for their support. In closing, he said that the ANC does great work and anyone who is not a member of the ANC should be.

In addition to a great turnout (despite having been rescheduled due to inclement weather), the event brought together many Armenians from different walks of life.

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