Those attending the event initiated competing chants, first of 'Leave!' and then of the Armenian National Anthem.
GLENDALE, Calif.— A town hall recognizing strides toward getting the U.S. government to recognize the Armenian Genocide was usurped this weekend by protestors angry with Rep. Adam Schiff for taking a leading role in House Democrats' quest toSchiff has represented Glendale, a suburb of Los Angeles and one of the country's largest Armenian-American communities, in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001. The community has long pushed for the U.S.
But the protestors were undeterred. They started a"Liar!" chant to protest Schiff's actions as the Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, which oversaw the investigation into Trump's dealings with Ukraine that form the heart of the impeachment inquiry. After years of stalled legislation, in late October, Schiff's H.R. 296 passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. On Dec. 12, parallel legislation authored by New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez"For 19 years, I've made one of my top priorities to try to accomplish in Congress, but for many of you, it has been a struggle that has gone on far longer," Schiff said during a brief moment where the protests died down.
Throughout the event, Schiff remained unfazed, standing behind police officers and bodyguards, taking selfies with supporters happy with the passage of the House resolution, who made up a majority of the audience.
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