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CS: 6514 THE WHITE HOUSE *428420* WASHINGTON October 19, 2000 ACTION C0009 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT '00 UCT 19 PM1:1 FROM: SAMUEL BERGER CHARLES M. BRAINMLT SUBJECT: Letter to Speaker Hastert Concerning the "Armenian Genocide" Resolution Purpose Express to Speaker Hastert the reasons behind the Administration's strong opposition to H. Res. 596, dealing with the "Armenian genocide" in Ottoman Turkey in the years 1915-1923. Background The Resolution is likely to come up for a vote before the full House in the near future. If it passes, the United States' relations with Turkey, a key NATO ally, will likely suffer. Your letter expresses deep concern about consideration of the resolution at this time, and urges Speaker Hastert not to bring it to the floor. RECOMMENDATION That you sign the letter at Tab A. Attachments Tab A Letter to Speaker Hastert CC: Vice President Chief of Staff