Where is the Ideal, and Where is He? Ajapahyan on Kocharian

In comparison with the third president, yes, I defend the second president. In comparison with this government, yes, I defend the second president. In comparison with the first, I defend the second president, but in comparison with the ideal, where is the ideal, and where is the second president?

This was stated by the Archbishop of Shirak, Mikayel Ajapahyan, in an interview with NEWS.am.

“So effectively, all four have not been beneficial to this country and state. But at least the least harm, at least in terms of territorial integrity and security, was during the presidency of the second president. I do not defend the second president like a fervent supporter. After saying this, many of my close friends will become enemies with me because for them, Robert Kocharian is a terrifying figure. For me, he is not a terrifying figure.”

“They mention March 1, October 27. What does that person have to do with October 27 or March 1? If he is connected, he should be in prison; why isn't he in prison? If he has been in prison, and he is already out, then he has already atoned for his sins. Every seller of greens in the market is convinced that Robert Kocharian is the author of October 27 and March 1, but the court cannot prove it.”