<blockquote>'So, the situation in Turkey has created difficult challenges for the United States and its allies, but I think if we're not more energetic in advocating for the rule of law it will be shameful, we would have allowed honest judges, prosecutors, and others to be detained and have their families and their lives destroyed. And, ultimately, we would not have a faithful ally.'
- Judge Mark Wolf (
Interview: U.S. Judge Says Turkey's Judiciary 'Taken Over' By Erdogan, October 26, 2016</blockquote>
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'..Obama and the Pentagon have made clear their opposition to any U.S. military strikes..'Next Hope for the Middle East – Russia, Turkey and Iran to Take Joint Responsibility for Stopping the Bloodbath'..the West’s attitude toward Turkey matters..'</blockquote>