WASHINGTON DC – The Honorable Ana Gomes on Tuesday told an audience of Ethiopian Americans at Capital Hilton in Washinton, DC that
no one would steal votes and walk away free – a stern warning to the ruling party in Ethiopia that it would be held responsible for the crimes it committed to stay in power.

Speaking through cheers and flowing applause often accompanied by a standing ovation, Ana Gomes, a European MP won the hearts and millions of Ethiopians when she – as head of a 150-member strong EU delegation, spoke against the injustices and crimes perpetrated by the Meles regime.

“The advancement of HR 4423 to the next level by winning bipartisan US Congress support shows a growing US support for Ethiopia’s struggle for democracy and justice,” Ana Gomes said. “The EU’s stand coupled with the US support shows Ethiopia’s struggle for the rule of law is gaining momentum.”

Earlier, Representatives Donald Payne of New Jersey and Michael Honda of California sponsored a briefing for Ms. Ana Gomes. According to HR 5680 Task Force.

In a recent speech, Ms. Gomes stated:

“We are grateful to both Representatives Payne and Honda for hosting this briefing event for Ms. Gomes,” said Berhanu Alemayehu, Ph. D., (Cong. Payne’s constituent, Ethiopians and Ethiopian Americans of Northern Jersey).

We call on everyone who stands for democracy, the rule of law and human rights in Ethiopia to call on their Representatives to support HR 5680.