"TURKISH-AMERICANS TAKING STEPS TO BUILD THEIR INFLUENCE IN WASHINGTON
Joshua Kucera 4/25/08
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Turkish-American groups are making a bid to expand their political influence in the United States, expressly aiming to counter the considerable sway of their Armenian American rivals on Capitol Hill.
The coordinated effort includes strengthening Turkish-American grassroots organizations, improving relations with elected officials and the media and legal defense of those who advocate pro-Turkey positions. Representatives of several Turkish groups described the long-term strategy at the American Turkish Council’s Conference on U.S. Turkish Relations, at an April 14 session called 'Empowering the Turkish-American Community.'"
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