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"Turkey is part of Europe. Fear keeps it out of the EU
Sarkozy's argument won't wash. This great nation, a crucial link with the Muslim world, would be a major asset for the union
When on his recent visit to Turkey President Obama called for Turkish entry into the European Union, he put his finger on a strategic and cultural sore spot. The French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, speaking for the majority position in Europe, was quick to respond: Turkey may one day enjoy a privileged relationship with the EU, but full membership is out of the question. Turkey is not European – geographically or culturally."
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