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I urge President Obama, Secretary Clinton and others responsible for American foreign policy, to promote Turket's bid to join European Union. We need Muslim world to see the fruits of democracy and prosperity, moreover we should accept the hand extended by the current Turkish leadership, which so successfully combines Muslim religion with democratic ideals and free economy. I applaud President Obama's mediation on the issue of Mr. Fog Rasmussen's candidacy for the head of NATO; I hope this sort of mediation will be continued on many issues, concerning many nations, especially freedom-aspiring. also, it should be noted that fears of certain circles in Europe that Turkey's inclusion will lead to further spread of immigration and lowering of living standards in European states, are probably unfounded: there already is a significant number of Turkish, Kurdish and other immigrants i those countries, caused mainly by superior prosperity which naturally attracts people of all colors, faiths and ethnicities; whereas joining Eu might allow Turkey to reap full benefits of Western way of life, economic oportunities etc, thus alleviating the disparity and immigration problem

At the same time, I think Vice-President's Biden concept of creating independent or broadly autonomous Kurdistan in Northern Iraq, is a good idea too, and should be explained better to the Turkish leadership, for it presents not only a risk but a great chance of establishing Kurdish national home that might potentially attract the part of Turkish Kurd population that doesn't feel comfortable under Turkish rule.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/conversation_with_turkish_students/ Sat Apr 11, 2009
Words are the worst form of communication ever invented.

But what are humans to do for an alternative?

(chuckle)...]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/conversation_with_turkish_students/ Fri Apr 10, 2009
@ Palgye in South Korea -- I apologize for my mistake (I misunderstood Palgye's text and his real meaning).

You see, this continuing anti-American propaganda tends to make us "crazy", in order to be "secure". So, I flip side even "texts" to be sure.

Thanks a lot Eric. Best Regards Palgye! Sorry again guys.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/conversation_with_turkish_students/ Fri Apr 10, 2009
@ John, our friend is simply expressing his wonderment that a U.S. president can be just a regular guy, and treat folks like equals.

I wouldn't read anything negative into his asking "Mr. Obama really a President of U.S.A.?"

It's not like the South Korean President goes around the globe giving "town hall" meetings...

But then again...perhaps he should.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/conversation_with_turkish_students/ Thu Apr 09, 2009
@ Palgye in South Korea -- What is the question or your comment? I do not understand a thing...

U.S.A. voted democratically. Period.

I think Eric in NM was very polite with you. I am not, when... I do not "understand", and especially when I "suspect".

What's your question or your entry Palgye, in order for us to post you back?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/conversation_with_turkish_students/ Thu Apr 09, 2009
@ Palgye in South Korea -- I have enjoyed reading your comments here on Dipnote for the last few weeks, please do continue to ask any question you wish to ask.

I would not try to speak for President Obama in answer to your question, but as a citizen of America I can say this;

He works for us ("we the people"). We elected him to represent us ( being a government "by, for, and of the people") to the peoples of the world.

So in order to do the job we elected him to do, it is important that he relate well with the people of other nations, as well as their leaders.

Sometimes I wonder if he asks himself the same question you asked, and is shocked when he realizes he's not dreaming...(chuckle).]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/conversation_with_turkish_students/ Thu Apr 09, 2009
Dear to President Obama.

may, i question to President Obama?

Mr. Obama really a President of USA? i can`t find any

authority, arrogance, affectation.

it`s looks professor, teaching student.

it`s very shock to me. yes, fresh shock.

no more ask to me this, do you believe me?

i always,,,,,

thank you..

p.s

blue color`s carpet is good and good matching to

President Obama`s wearing suit]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/conversation_with_turkish_students/ Thu Apr 09, 2009