Congratulations to President Erdogan on re-election and to Türkiye’s voters on high turnout, reflecting a long democratic tradition. Türkiye is a valued Ally and partner. I look forward to our continued work together with the government chosen by the Turkish people.
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U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye. U.S. Senator from Arizona, Ret
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So, I’ve been added to the list of people banned from Russia.
I will miss those cards and flowers from Putin.
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We condemn the vandalism on Monday against the Turkish House in New York City. We’re working with local law enforcement authorities on the investigation and to defend the security and safety of these facilities and the diplomats who work there.
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Welcome to Türkiye
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: Sporun, kadınları ve kız çocuklarını güçlendirme konusunda büyük bir potansiyeli bulunmaktadır!
Konuk @BYUwvolleyball takımı, geride kalan beş ay boyunca birlikte voleybol oynayan genç kız takımıyla bir araya geldi ve takımla antrenman yaptı. Böylelikle kız çocukları,… Show more
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Honored to be in Türkiye for tomorrow’s elections. The Turkish people take their vote seriously, with more than 80% of eligible voters expected to cast ballots. What a powerful example for the rest of the world. We❤️🇹🇷
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Congratulations, Cindy. Great choice by the United Nations.
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Great to have Secretary Of State Blinken in Türkiye. Thanks, Foreign Minister Cavusoglu, for having us aboard.
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Shot this video from Secretary Blinken’s helicopter tour over Turkey’s Hatay province. Incredibly heart-breaking to see big parts of the region heavily damaged or destroyed by the earthquake. Some streets don’t have a single intact building. People sheltering in the tents. 
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Working side by side at Incirlik Air Base in southern Türkiye, Americans and their Turkish allies load tents for delivery to earthquake areas.
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This is wonderful.
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Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias arrives in Türkiye's southern Adana province after powerful earthquakes struck the region, welcomed by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu
LIVE updates here: aa.com.tr/en
LIVE updates here: aa.com.tr/en
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I look forward to being on hand to welcome two U.S. based Urban Search & Rescue teams to SE Türkiye on Wednesday morning.
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USA-01 Heavy USAR team members are in the air enroute to #Türkiye as a part of the @USAIDSavesLives Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART).
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Thank you, for swift and immediate action to assist in recovery efforts here. It is much appreciated by all.
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Talked to U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye @JeffFlake about the U.S. government’s initial response to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. He shared insight on Turkish assistance priorities and we discussed how we can scale up our assistance in coming days.
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Our hearts go out to all impacted by the earthquake in southern Türkiye. Our prayers are with the victims and the many capable first responders providing assistance.
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Great achievement by the House and Senate, proving bipartisanship still works. Congrats to those on both sides of the aisle who made it happen.
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What a good man and a great public servant. I will miss Jim greatly. azcentral.com/story/news/pol via
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Saddened to hear of the death of Michael Gerson. Incredible speechwriter and wordsmith. An even better man.
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Sickened by the loss of life after an explosion on an Istanbul street today. May the families and loved ones of the victims be comforted at this difficult time.
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Grateful today that the Black Sea Grain Initiative is back on track. Kudos to Türkiye for engaging once again to make it happen.
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Enjoyed participating. Good discussion of important topics.
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Türkiye’s statement on annexation: “We reject Russia’s decision to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Herson and Zaphorizhia regions of Ukraine. This decision, which constitutes a grave violation of the established principles of international law, cannot be accepted.” Well said!
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We are fortunate to be here in Türkiye as we open the new US Embassy. This facility is an demonstration of our continued commitment to US-Türkiye diplomatic ties and engagement.
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Kudos to Türkiye, the U.N. and Ukraine for finding a way to make these grain shipments happen.
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Today in Istanbul, I saw, with great emotion, the @WFP vessel Brave Commander, transporting much-needed food products from Ukraine to the Horn of Africa.
It’s an enormous contribution to making sure that children, women & men do not die of hunger.
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Leading a delegation to Turkey and we just saw passage of the cargo ship Razoni (background) through the Bosphorus.
It’s the first shipment under the Ukraine/Russia grain deal (Black Sea Grain Initiative), supervised by Turkish government.
Such an important deal!
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he first ship, Razoni, as seen this afternoon from the grounds of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul. Grateful for Türkiye’s effective diplomacy to ensure the safe passage of vital grain from Ukraine.
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So saddened to hear this awful news. Praying for Shinzo Abe’s recovery.
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BREAKING: Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed and was bleeding after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan, NHK public television says. apnews.com/article/electi
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It was a good idea then. It’s an even better idea today.
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Some members of Congress still tried.
Republican Senator @JeffFlake introduced the "Age 21 Act" to increase the minimum age to purchase a semiautomatic assault weapon from 18 to 21. Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Bill Nelson co-sponsored. It died in the Judiciary Committee.
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So sad to hear of the death of Orrin Hatch. His ability to reach across the aisle defined his career and his character. He will be missed.
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His most authentic and most important role ever. Thank you Arnold Schwarzenegger youtu.be/4e1BndTE6Lg via
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We have never been more united with our Allies and partners. With Amb. Flake and his counterparts from 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇴🇮🇹🇨🇦🇯🇵🇺🇦, we discussed raising the costs on Putin for his unprovoked and unjustified war and standing #UnitedWithUkraine.
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At home in Ankara tonight with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar. Joined by several of our European counterparts. #unitedwithukraine
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Today our incredible U.S. Embassy community joined a long line of Turkish citizens delivering carloads of personal donations of essential supplies for the people of Ukraine to the Ukrainian Embassy in Ankara. What wonderful people. What a wonderful cause. #WeStandWithUkraine
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Get well soon, Gabby. Cheryl and I are thinking of you halfway around the world.
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It is an honor to represent the United States in Turkey. This is a critical relationship at a pivotal time.
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On January 26, 2022, Ambassador Flake presented his credentials to President Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
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The good man I wrote about here, Manuel Chaidez, a fixture of my childhood, has died of Covid. My family is forever blessed that he chose to come to America so many years ago.
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I am honored to represent our great country overseas. Politics stops at the water’s edge.
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Today I had the honor of swearing in Ambassador Jeff Flake as our new representative to Turkey. I had the honor of serving with Ambassador Flake in the Senate and saw up close his love of country. We are grateful for his continued service.
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Thanks, Steve. I enjoyed the conversation
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From my conversation with @JeffFlake on @kjzzphoenix: “If the choice is between a Republican who accepts the falsehood that Donald Trump won the last election and a Democrat…I would walk on hot coals to a polling place to vote for the Democrat.” theshow.kjzz.org/content/173860
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Honored to be confirmed by my former colleagues in a bipartisan manner
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NOW U.S. Senate confirms former Arizona Sen. @JeffFlake as ambassador to Turkey and @cindymccain as ambassador to United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Both were prominent Republican endorsers of President Joe Biden. @SenMarkKelly intro'd vote for McCain.
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Politics stops at the water's edge
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I have every confidence that my close friend @JeffFlake will serve our nation effectively and with dignity. Happy to see this nomination move forward in @SFRCdems.
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