On the recordMarch 15, 2011
Turkey is a pivotal country at a critical place geographically, in a very tense moment of conflict throughout the region.
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congress.govTurkey is a pivotal country at a critical place geographically, in a very tense moment of conflict throughout the region.
Lugar emphasizes Turkey's strategic importance during regional conflicts.
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