09/14/2010
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"Turkey is at the center of several critical issues, underscoring its importance as an ally."
"I remain a proponent of a strong bilateral relationship with Turkey and its continued integration into Europe."
"These same concerns prompted my own involvement in these matters, having worked with Senator Sam Nunn to craft the Nunn-Lugar legislation in 1991."
"Ultimately, President Assad is the head of state and he is responsible for the actions of those beneath him."