AP Reports Turkey Recalls Ambassador to US -- LINK

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/2007/10/turkey_recalls_us_ambassador_f.php

Turkey threatens repercussions for U.S.

Turkey Recalls Ambassador to U.S. and Threatens Repercussions Over Genocide Resolution


"Turkey, which is a key supply route to U.S. troops in Iraq, recalled its ambassador to Washington on Thursday and warned of serious repercussions if Congress labels the killing of Armenians by Turks a century ago as genocide.

Ordered after a House committee endorsed the genocide measure, the summons of the ambassador for consultations was a further sign of the deteriorating relations between two longtime allies and the potential for new turmoil in an already troubled region. Egeman Bagis, an aide to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, told Turkish media that Turkey _ a conduit for many of the supplies shipped to American bases in both Iraq and Afghanistan _ might have to "cut logistical support to the U.S."

Analysts also have speculated the resolution could make Turkey more inclined to send troops into northern Iraq to hunt Turkish Kurd rebels, a move opposed by the U.S. because it would disrupt one of the few relatively stable and peaceful Iraqi areas. "There are steps that we will take," Turkey's prime minister told reporters, but without elaboration. It also wasn't clear if he meant his government would act immediately or wait to see what happens to the resolution in Congress.

He declined to answer questions about whether Turkey might shut down Incirlik air base in southern Turkey, a major cargo hub for U.S. and allied military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Turkey's Mediterranean port of Iskenderun is also used to ferry goods to American troops. "You don't talk about such things, you just do them," Erdogan said."
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1. And the MSM continues to IGNORE this most significant event ....

Relations with Turkey are publicly degrading.

IMHO the Armenian genocide non-binding resolution passed by the House is not the only reason the Ambassador to the US has been recalled.

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2. Crap meet Fan. n/t

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3. Would love to this looked into a little deeper.

Let Sibel speak.

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4. She would blow the lid off the Turkish influence/Congressional corruption coverup....

.... and what can members of Congress say when they were briefed by her in private BEFORE the Govt exerted State's Secrets to silence her.

I suspect IF she were allowed to speak out, Members of Congress would line up to announce their resignation/notice the will not seek reelection.