07/13/2015
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"Our message to them is that, yes, we are concerned that the Turkish Government not be molded after other governments that have a certain tie to the Islamic faith."
"There is no better message that they could send to us... than the seminary in Halki and making sure that that was open."
"I call up for H. Resolution 188, calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Theological School at Halki without condition or further delay."
"We are asking them to send us a message today, send the rest of the world a message today, that they do respect... human rights."