WASHINGTON, D.C. – Has the Obama administration recognized—in disclosed manner—the massacre of Armenians as genocide?

Several press media ask this question after the public statement by US Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Samantha Power, regarding Armenian Genocide, reported the Voice of America Armenian service.

At a meeting devoted to the Jewish Holocaust, Power, speaking about historical injustices, also pointed to Armenian Genocide deniers.

American newspapers write that despite several election campaign pledges toward recognizing Armenian Genocide, incumbent US President Barack Obama did not fulfill these pledges when he took office, and dissatisfied and angered numerous advocates and Congress members.  

Congressman Adam Schiff, who is also Vice Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, is confident that the US needs to speak clearly and distinctly about Armenian Genocide.

Congressman Frank Pallone, who is also co-chair of the aforesaid congressional caucus, said many believe that the US Congress and President will one day formally recognize Armenian Genocide. Pallone added that he is very pleased that Samantha Power made that statement.

And former US Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, spoke about opening a hole in the wall of genocide denial.