“If the authorities develop this process (Armenia-Turkey normalization process), they will become operators of anti-Armenian programs – whether they like it or not. Naturally, we will not stand such authorities: they must go away for a force capable of resisting to come to power,” Armen Rustamyan, ARFD Executive Council member, stated at a rally in Yerevan. He pointed out, however, that the ARFD does not demand the President’s resignation.

“We are asked: why do you not demand the President’s resignation? There is nothing easier. We can do so and ask them: what else are you expecting from us? Some demanded resignation, but they are standing aloof now… What is their aim? May be you want it (ratification) to take place in order to come to power and say: ‘well, it is an accomplished fact, it cannot be helped…’,” Rustamyan said.

“No! Whoever comes to power after that must first of all invalidate the process. If we have reached this stage, the people must vote for the force that will clearly state its willingness to invalidate everything. It is a criterion,” Rustamyan said.

He pointed out they are not struggling “against”, rather “for the sake of”, and their mottos are “No!” and “Do not give in!” “This is not a demand for resignation though it may logically turn into such. Why do they want us to put the cart before the horse? Do not we understand it? Let them not interfere!” Rustamyan cried out, addressing to the Armenian National Congress.

“If we demand the President’s resignation today, we will face the following question tomorrow: who is to fill the post of President?”