"Talk about national interests: When we went in with Operation Iraqi Freedom, some of our allies, Turkey, for example, would not let us through. How much trouble did that cause us, because we were not able to go into Iraq through Turkey?"
- Roger Wicker
About this Quote
This quote by Roger Wicker is describing the troubles the United States faced when it invaded Iraq in 2003. The United States had actually wanted to utilize Turkey as a path to get in Iraq, however Turkey refused to allow US forces to pass through its area. This caused a significant problem for the US, as it indicated that they needed to find an alternative route to enter Iraq, which was more expensive and time consuming. This refusal by Turkey to work together with the US was a major setback for the US, as it prevented their ability to quickly and efficiently get in Iraq. This quote highlights the value of national interests, and how they can have a significant impact on worldwide relations.
This quote is written / told by Roger Wicker somewhere between July 5, 1951 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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