I Have Apologized and Believe That It Has Made Me Stronger: Simonian

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Alen Simonian, addressed journalists regarding the incident between the Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee, Andranik Kocharyan, and journalist Hripsime Jebejyan.

"I have had several incidents, which have drawn a certain reaction from the public and journalists. I have apologized and believe that it has made me stronger. I think that any person who apologizes becomes even stronger through that act," he said.

It is noteworthy that Andranik Kocharyan had told the journalist: "Clean your lips."