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    TURKISH PARLIAMENTARIANS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

    Turkish Press
    March 6 2007

    WASHINGTON D.C. - Saban Disli , a member of the Turkish parliamentary
    delegation which is currently in Washington D.C. so as to express
    Turkey`s sensitivity regarding the Armenian resolution submitted to
    the U.S. House of Representatives, said that the delegation tried to
    explain the consequences of the approval of such a resolution to the
    related parties.

    Disli, who is an MP of Justice and Development Party (AKP),
    held a press conference in Washington D.C., together with other
    parliamentarians from the delegation.

    Stressing that "a large-scale struggle" was necessary on the matter,
    Disli said, "this is a serious issue. It is a black spot trying to
    defame our history".

    Disli stressed that two separate parliamentary delegations would
    visit Washington D.C. within this month as a part of this struggle,
    aiming to explain the views of the Turkish society on the issue to
    American congressmen.

    Upon a question on which measures Turkey would take in case of the
    resolution`s approval and whether a resolution condemning the "Indian
    genocide" would be adopted at the Turkish parliament, Disli noted,
    "We do not want to consider the probability of the approval of the
    resolution. We are working for a lasting solution".

    Being reminded that the major part of the logistic support to Iraq
    was sent from Incirlik base, Disli stressed, "if we talk about a
    specific issue, then it will be a threat. We are pointing to our
    common benefits, not to threats. We said that our common interests
    and in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and concerning Israeli-Palestinian
    conflict could be damaged".

    Commenting of the Jewish lobby`s stance regarding the Armenian
    resolution as well, Disli indicated that the representatives of the
    lobby expressed that they watched the issue closely, however they
    did not want to affirm which steps they would take on the matter.
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