Cliff Stearns: “Maybe a forbearance or some type of policy, as you point out, where…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2001

Maybe a forbearance or some type of policy, as you point out, where they are strategically located, and to give us an Air Force Base at that particular site, at Incirlik, and to allow us to have this full freedom with our Air Force is absolutely crucial to that area to protect it. As I pointed out earlier, their neighbors are hostile and aggressive and their economy is faltering. A lot of the problems they are having is perhaps because of their loyalty to the United States. I think in times of crisis like this, where you have opportunity and danger, it is probably very important to consider how to help them so that their economy is strong and they can continue to support us without any kind of reservation. So some type of forbearance should be thought of by us here in Congress.

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Cliff Stearns

Florida

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Discussing U.S. military support and economic assistance for a strategic ally.

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Cliff Stearns: “Maybe a forbearance or some type of policy, as you point out, where they are strategically located, and to give us an…”

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