Today’s Zaman, Turkey
Jan 31 2007
Robert Wexler promises efforts to improve US-Turkey relations
US Democratic Member of Congress Robert Wexler said that he would do
everything to improve US-Turkey relations.
A reception was held in New York for the congressman, a senior Member
of the International Relations Committee and co-founder of the Caucus
on US-Turkish Relations. Wexler spoke at the reception saying that
Americans see Turkey as a part of Europe, and as the new chairman of
the sub-committee on Europe, he will emphasize the most positive
aspects of US-Turkey relations.
Wexler said: `To be honest, I am going to address the Cyprus
issue while emphasizing the injustices, especially the economic
boycott, taking place in Northern Cyprus. Americans have to play a
role in encouraging Europeans to start economic relations with
Northern Cyprus.’
When asked about the proposed Armenian genocide bill, Wexler
responded by saying that proposed laws are brought forth to Congress
every year. Emphasizing the most important item on the US’s agenda
was Iraq, he added the İncirlik airbase–in Southern Turkey–
was used for planes carrying non perishable food items and materials,
so in this context the US should maintain good relations with Turkey
otherwise US national interests and safety may suffer. Congressman
Wexler added this was the most essential message that would be
relayed to US Congress Members.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
