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To: a_Turk
Thanks for the ping, but what now? The problem remains, Turkey's interests and the United States' interests are partly congruent, but not identical. The longer Turkey does not help us -- and two weeks is two weeks too long, we need your approval Saturday at the latest -- the more our interests diverge, and the greater the likelihood we will support an independent Kurdistan. I think Turkey, for perhaps understandable reasons, has made a grave strategic blunder. The US will act in its own interests, and to the extent the war is more difficult or more expensive, especially if Americans believe we suffer more casualties, as a result to Turkey's rejection of our troops, America will be less willing to work with the Turks on this and other issues, including your economy, the EU, NATO, etc.

So, in all seriousness, what to do?

49 posted on 03/04/2003 6:02:14 AM PST by CatoRenasci (Ceterum Censeo Mesopotamiam Esse Delendam)
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To: CatoRenasci
I guess convince the Turks that their suspicions are baseless?
50 posted on 03/04/2003 6:41:34 AM PST by a_Turk
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