Original: In October 2006, the French National Assembly, despite the opposition of foreign minister Philippe Douste-Blazy, Proceedings of the French National Assembly, 18 May 2006, first sitting passed a bill which if approved by the Senate and signed into law, will make Armenian Genocide denial a crime.
Simplified: In October 2006, France passed a bill which if approved by the Senate and president, will make Armenian Genocide denial a crime.