Barack Obama actually said...

the most important thing we can do with Turkey is to continue to engage, continue to hold out the advantages for them of integration with the West, while still respecting their own unique qualities.

Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of engaging Turkey for EU integration.

03/15/2011

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