WASHINGTON — Outgoing Congressman Caucus on Armenian Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairman, Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), announced that Congressman Ed Royce of California will assume his former position as Republican Co-Chairman.
This bipartisan group of over one hundred and forty U.S legislators.
Congressman Royce, welcomed his new leadership role, noting: “It is with great pleasure that I take on the role as Co-Chairman of the Armenian Caucus for the 112th Congress.” The California legislator, long a champion of Armenian issues. added: “Over the years, Armenia has developed as a security and trade partner in a region too often hostile to the national interests of both our countries.”