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Statement by Ron Nessen on Turkish Aid
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1975-07-25
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Digitized from Box 13 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 25, 1975 OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY THE WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT BY RON NESSEN ON TURKISH AID THE BRIEFING ROOM 5:01 P.M. EDT MR. NESSEN: The President deeply regrets the announcement of the Government of Turkey to suspend all American activities at joint U.S. -Turkish defense instal- lations and to take over control and supervision of these important installations. The President repeatedly warned the House of Representatives of extremely serious consequences, such as this, if the United States failed to restore military sales and credits to our Turkish allies. The President again wants to praise those House Members of both parties who voted in the national interest. Now, as a result of yesterday's 223-206 vote in the House of Representatives, Turkey has today announced actions which the President believes will work to the detri- ment of critically important U.S. security interests. In view of these damaging developments, the President urges the House of Representatives to reconsider its refusal to restore the traditional U.S. -Turkish defense relationship. Prompt affirmative action by the House of Representatives is essential to the vital national defense interests of the United States, our partners in the Eastern Mediterranean and our allies in the Atlantic Alliance. END (AT 5:03 P.M. EDT)