Monday, October 15, 2007

Premier Says Turkey is Ready for Split With U.S. Over Kurds

washingtonpost.com

By Molly Moore

October 13, 2007

ISTANBUL, Oct. 12 -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that he is prepared for a rupture in relations with the United States if his government launches an incursion into northern Iraq in search of Kurdish rebels.

"If such an option is chosen, whatever its price, it will be paid," Erdogan said to reporters Friday after meeting with party leaders. "There could be pros and cons of such a decision, but what is important is our country's interests." Full Text

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