The Armenian National Committee of America Thursday welcomed Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Ed Royce’s announcement of Illinois Congressman Robert Dold as a new Republican Vice-Chair of this bipartisan group of pro-Armenian legislators, Asbarez reported.

“We warmly welcome Congressman Dold as the new Republican Vice-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues,” said ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian, who also resides in Representatives Dold’s Illinois 10th Congressional District. 

“Rep. Dold’s strong track record on Armenian American issues – from his leadership on the Armenian Genocide Resolution to his outspoken support of Karabakh’s self-determination – makes him an important addition to the Armenian Caucus leadership team. We are grateful to the founders and builders of the Armenian Caucus and look forward to working with its expanded leadership in addressing the new challenges our community and cause will face in the months and years to come.”

Rep. Dold accepted the appointment with gratitude, stating, “It is an honor to accept the position of Vice-Chair for the Congressional Armenian Caucus.  I look forward to further strengthening the political, economic and cultural bonds between the United States and the Republic of Armenia.”