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 .