GV Wire talks to Armenian ambassador
By David Taub, Senior Reporter
Published 9 years ago on
January 31, 2017
Share
Grigor Hovhannissian, the Armenian ambassador to the United States, visited Fresno this past weekend. GV Wire talked with him. Among the topics discussed: U.S.-Armenian relations; his thoughts on President Trump’s executive order on travel; the proposed wall between America and Mexico and who should pay for it.
As a diplomat, it was only natural for Hovhannissian to deliver diplomatic answers. He felt the United States had a right to set policy that provides security. He hopes there is a solution to admit refugees.
As a former ambassador to Mexico, he saw first hand how NAFTA benefited that country. But, he feels the U.S. has the right to control its borders. He would love to see a bilateral agreement to solve any dispute.
RELATED TOPICS:
David Taub,
Senior Reporter
Curiosity drives David Taub.
The award-winning journalist might be shy, but feels mighty with a recorder in his hand. He doesn't see it his job to "hold public officials accountable," but does see it to provide readers (and voters) the information needed to make intelligent choices.
Taub has been honored with several writing awards from the California News Publishers Association. He's just happy to have his stories read.
Joining GV Wire in 2016, Taub covers politics, government and elections, mainly in the Fresno/Clovis area. He also writes columns about local eateries (Appetite for Fresno), pro wrestling (Off the Bottom Rope), and media (Media Man).
Prior to joining the online news source, Taub worked as a radio producer for KMJ and PowerTalk 96.7 in Fresno. He also worked as an assignment editor for KCOY-TV in Santa Maria, California, and KSEE-TV in Fresno. He has also worked behind the scenes for several sports broadcasts, including the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Super Bowl.
When not spending time with his family, Taub loves to officially score Fresno Grizzlies games.
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Taub is a die-hard Giants and 49ers fan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with dual degrees in communications and political science. Go Blue!
You can contact David at 559-492-4037 or at Send an Email
Categories
Latest
Videos
Local /
51 minutes ago
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Desiree Alayna Cruder
Crime /
57 minutes ago
Fresno Police Arrest 16 Drivers in DUI Operation
Crime /
1 hour ago
Fresno County DUI Crash Sends Car Into Embankment Near Highway 99
U.S. /
1 hour ago
US National Guard Troops in Washington to Begin Carrying Weapons, Officials Say
Economy /
1 hour ago
Oil Prices Rise as Traders Weigh Supply Risks
Housing /
1 hour ago
