Senate Passes Resolution To Officially Recognize The Armenian Genocide

The transcript discusses the US House of Representatives' vote to recognize the Armenian genocide, despite previous opposition from President Trump. The resolution faced pushback from the White House but eventually passed in the Senate. New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez gave an emotional speech detailing the atrocities. The modern Turkish government denies the genocide, acknowledging atrocities but rejecting claims of a systematic campaign. The resolution has implications for US-Turkey relations, with Turkey criticizing the resolution as lacking historical awareness and being politically motivated.

What was the outcome of the U.S. House of Representatives' vote on recognizing the Armenian genocide?

• The vote was 200 to 205 against recognition.

• The vote was unanimously against recognition.

• The vote was 405 to 11 in favor of recognition.

• The vote was postponed indefinitely.

How did Senator Robert Menendez react when discussing the Armenian genocide?

• He supported the Turkish government's stance.

• He refused to comment.

• He became emotional.

• He remained calm and composed.

What is the Turkish government's stance on the events of the early 20th century involving Armenians?

• They acknowledge atrocities but deny a systematic campaign.

• They have no official stance.

• They acknowledge it as a genocide.

• They deny any atrocities took place.

Why did some lawmakers previously object to the vote on recognizing the Armenian genocide?

• To avoid conflict with the European Union.

• Because of economic sanctions.

• Due to lack of historical evidence.

• To protect the relationship between the U.S. and Turkey.

How did the Turkish Foreign Affairs Ministry describe the Senate's resolution?

• As a step towards reconciliation.

• As a disgraceful example of politicization of history.

• As a legally binding document.

• As a necessary acknowledgment of history.