Although probably not mentioned, I’m sure Erdogan is also pished over the recent Congressional action on the Armenian Genocide. I have a 1919 National Geographic on that tragedy and it sure looks ugly and probably genocide to me and I approved of the Congressional vote to condemn Turkey’s bahavior.
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Yes, he was. He did add something about events of 100 years ago, also, that are being used today to muddy bilateral cooperation in the ME with the USA, saying; 1.) these events should not be in the hands of politicians, but the historians and that 2.) he (Erdogan) has therefore ordered his government archives to be opened up on the Turkish history of said events.
For what it’s worth.. Someone elsewhere has quoted conservative writer, Victor David Hanson, saying that “while Turkey is our ally, they are not our friend, and the KURDS are our friend, they are not our ally.”
Erdogan was asked about security for Christians, during the tensions on the I think the safe border space between Turkey and Kurds. He said it was very difficult because in that northern area, terrorists are there as well.
I think that FOX will join the anti-Turkey crowd to interpret for us what they think, rather than what Erdogan said.
Otherwise, on its face, it was very hopeful and positive, and included a promise to “seek” restoration in Syria for the Christian communities to be able to return there and see their churches rebuilt, so that they may and practice their religion.
One thing for certain, Turkey has seen some pretty bad stuff that is not covered in our news, and according to Erdogan’s story Turkey has responded in kind. He seemed to me to take up the mantle of Trump in battling US media.
I believe that could be true, after hearing him. I hope you will take a look at the presser, maybe on youtube, and see what you think. I don’t think US media will show it, but will be seen advancing a very negative interpretation of what he said and cherry pick it for an opposing argument.