Barack Obama actually said...

I look forward to many years of collaboration with him to serve both the prosperity of the American people and the Turkish people.

Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and an Exchange With Reporters

12/06/2009

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