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That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.

If one has problems with immigrant communities in Europe, that should not be used against Turkey.

It is beneficial for Turkish democracy that not all religious conservatives are united under one banner.

Turkey can be a bridge to regimes and actions the United States can't reach. Turkey can talk to people the United States can't talk to.

We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union.

Turkey has worked alongside its allies from the beginning.

I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.

But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America.

Turkey knows the importance of its ties with Israel; it knows it's in the same moderate camp with Israel, the moderate Palestinians and other Muslim countries, and the threat to Turkey is not from us.

Turkey's a NATO member. If Turkey gets attacked, we have to help defend Turkey.