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"We are all far from assumption that the Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan raises questions out of opposition views. He just has in his arsenal facts and the mandate for protection of rights,"  the candidate for the post of the Human Rights Defender Kristine Grigoryan told on Wednesday at a meeting with opposition lawmakers in parliament.  

To note, Grigoryan has been nominated for the post of the Human Rights Defender by the ruling Civil Contract faction and if elected by parliament, will replace present Ombudsman Arman tatoyan. 

Lawmaker Gegham Nazaryan from Armenia bloc said during the meeting that he knew well Pashinyan and expected him to call the future Human Rights Defender. He next asked whether in her position Grigoryan would feel conformable to confront to angry calls from Pashinyan and his possible demands. 

Kristine Grigoryan said: "I think the guarantees of this post are enshrined in the Constitution and would serve as a shield for me to defend myself. I have all guarantees to respond politely to all calls, yet act as in line with my mandate."