Levon Ter-Petrosian: Armenian National Congress' lexicon
will not contain notions "attack" and "revolt"
02-03-2009 19:15:00 | Armenia | Politics
YEREVAN, MARCH 2, NOYAN TAPAN. "Many of you pin much hopes
on this rally and expect 24-hour rallies, revolt, attack on the
presidential residence," first RA President, Armenian National
Congress (ANC) leader Levon Ter-Petrosian said at the March 1
rally addressing to those gathered. "Right away I consider it
necessary to declare that the ANC lexicon did not contain and
henceforth will not contain the notions "attack" and "revolt."
According to him, the shabby idea of revolution should be
finally forced out of Armenian citizens' lexicon. According to
L. Ter-Petrosian, as far as it is this way, one dictatorship
will replace another one. "Resolution is not a one-time
outburst, but an ability of a long-lasting fight," he stated
mentioning that in general it is not standing up but staying in
that position is important.
According to L. Ter-Petrosian, the idea of holding 24-hour
rallies is not acceptable for ANC, but it is not proper time for
it now. According to him, until society's other parts, many
people realize the danger of taking a bribe, until the business
world is inclined to the opposition, the power shift moment
cannot be considered matured. According to L. Ter-Petrosian, the
authorities soon will have no arguments to speak with the
people. According to his prediction, it is not excluded that the
authorities will resign and ANC will be made a new proposal to
establish a new government of national consent. In that case, as
the opposition leader assured, the people will decide what ANC
should do, if the people says no, that proposal will be
declined.
A march took place after the rally with the participation
of thousands of people. They walked by Mashtots Avenue, Grigor
Lusavorich street, Republic Square, Nalbandian street and
reached Northern Avenue, where political walks are organized
every evening.
The next rally will take place on May 1.