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Reject Turkish Arms Deal, U.S. House Declares

Rep. Trott: ‘Strategic Location Does Not Place Turkey Above the Law’

WASHINGTON—On July 14, U.S. Representative Dave Trott (R-Mich.) issued the following statement after his amendment to reject the proposed sale of semi-automatic handguns and ammunition to the Turkish government passed the House of Representatives as a part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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2 Comments

  1. How about blocking the sale of American F-35 jets to Turkey?

    Why just block the sale of handguns that Turkey can get anywhere?

    The Turks sure as heck can’t get F-35s anywhere else.

  2. I agree with the observation of the person (above). It appears that USArms manufacturers control our government.

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