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[Transcript of Wolfowitz interview.]
Wolfowitz Criticizes Turkey for Not Backing U.S. on Iraq US Dept. of State -- May 7 CNN Turk: But if you make a prognosis of what went wrong earlier, since you mentioned for example the military -- the traditional institution which had strong connections to the United States -- did not play a leadership role, so for the future to repair the relationship and bring it back to its original level that means that you have to need a leadership role to be played by those who haven't played it. What kind of a role the military might have because after all the military is not working in Turkey's parliament political parties (inaudible)? CNN Turk: And they have been criticized by getting involved in politics. Wolfowitz: I'm not suggesting you get involved in politics at all. I mean, I think, all I'm saying is that when you had a issue of Turkey's national interest and national strategy I think it's perfectly appropriate, especially in your system, for the military to say it was in Turkey's interest to support the United States in that effort. CNN Turk: Didn't they say that? Wolfowitz: I don't know. My impression is they didn't say it with the kind of strength that would have made a difference. But look - let's not dwell too much on the past. Update: The State Department link in the headline is broken. Check the comments page for the full transcript plus official links. Dr. Paul's Words of Wisdom NTV-MSNBC report on Turkish reaction |
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