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Article: Background Briefing by a Senior Administration Official on the President's Meeting with President Gul of Turkey.
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- January 8, 2008
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WASHINGTON -- Via Teleconference
2:43 P.M. EST
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good afternoon. I just wanted to make a few opening remarks, and then spend most of the time taking your questions. I'm sure you've all seen the remarks that President Bush and President Gul made following their meeting today. They had a very good meeting. The discussion covered a wide range of issues, which reflects the strategic partnership and the close ties our two countries enjoy.
They discussed our common efforts on terrorism, including our efforts against the PKK, which the President again described today as a common enemy of Turkey, the United States and ...