Ambassador's Remarks and Public events
Ambassador Jeffrey’s Remarks at Esenboga Airport
November 30, 2008
Ankara, Turkey
Hello, I would like to say a couple of things. I’m very very happy to be back in Turkey. Throughout my 31 year career, I have worked on a number of occasions in Turkey, or worked with Turkey. First in Adana, then Ankara and the last time in Ankara was in 1999-2002 as Deputy Chief of Mission.
Turkey and the United States of America have been friends since 1923 and they have also been allies in Korea and then in NATO for 58 years. We have a special alliance which is important for Ankara and Washington. I am very very glad to be back in Ankara and Turkey. Thank you.