It was primarily France. They told Turkey to forget EU membership if they allowed a U.S. staging area. That move was probably the tipping point in U.S./French relations.
Turkey will be allowed back in our good graces...France? Well I'm reminded of the Navy commander whose ship was leaving its U.S. port last December. As they pulled away, he came over the loud speaker and said:
Peace on earth to men of goodwill.
All others, stand by.
I think France will be "standing by" for a long time.
I hope so. Chirac is a jerk and needs to be contained himself. Thanks for the info!