"Debate over word obscures Turkey's need to face truth
By Richard Cohen Article Launched: 10/16/2007 01:34:33 AM PDT
It goes without saying that the House resolution condemning Turkey for the 'genocide' of Armenians in 1915 will serve no earthly purpose and that it will, to say the least, complicate if not severely strain U.S.-Turkey relations. It goes without saying, also, that the Turks are extremely sensitive on the topic and since they are helpful in the war in Iraq and a friend to Israel, that their feelings ought to be taken into account. All of this is true, but I would feel a lot better about killing this resolution if the argument wasn't so much about how we need Turkey and not at all about the truthfulness of the matter."
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