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On the recordOctober 15, 2019
I would like to thank both of you because I was really concerned we were in a hopeless situation. But, indeed, we are not, and we should always remember that Turkey is a member of NATO for 70 years--has been such a valued ally, and the Turkish people--their relationship to the American has been so strong. It is just shocking to see whatever divisions are occurring now that I believe will be just temporary.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson expresses optimism about U.S.-Turkey relations despite current tensions.

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