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Harut Sassounian, the publisher of The California Courier newspaper, addressing the Armenian Genocide at a news conference, said he has a special approach to the issue. According to him, Armenia does not have to proceed with the efforts towards demanding the recognition of the crime.

"We all the time speak about pursuing the international recognition of the Genocide but I don't think it makes sense. The Armenian Genocide has already become widely acknowledged," he said, enumerating the countries, including the international organizations which have recognized the tragedy.

"We know that the Genocide has taken place; the world is aware of the fact. We cannot make the Turks recognize it by either force or documents, so let them do whatever they like.

"This is probably a global expression, but Armenia's government has to pursue its steps, protesting against the injustice committed against our nation," he said, stressing the need of involving Diaspora's potential in demanding compensation from the powerful neighbor.