Boston Herald, MA
March 6 2010
Turks warn Obama on genocide
AP Saturday, March 6, 2010 – Added 16h ago
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey warned the Obama administration yesterday of
diplomatic consequences if it doesn’t quash a congressional resolution
that would brand the World War I-era killing of Armenians genocide.
Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Turkey, a key Muslim ally of the
United States, would assess what measures it would take, saying the
issue is a matter of `honor.’
A senior Obama administration official said there was an understanding
with the Democratic leadership in Congress the resolution would not go
to a floor vote.
A House committee approved the measure Thursday 23-22. Minutes after
the vote, Turkey withdrew its ambassador to the U.S.
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