I believe accountability for human rights violations – especially ethnic cleansing and genocide — is paramount. But accountability and recognition of genocide should not be used as a cudgel in a political fight. It should be done based on academic consensus outside the push and pull of geopolitics.... For this reason, I voted “present” on the final passage of H.Res 296, the resolution Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.
couldn't even give a firm no on the armenian genocide. had to do the high horse thing. on a fucking genocide that took place a century ago, she says its too politically hot...
Ilhan receives money from the Turkish-American Steering Committee (TASC). She has also regularly attended their conferences. TASC is a pro-Erdogan organization led by Halil Mutlu, Erdogan's cousin. [1]
The preponderance of evidence points to the fact that her opinions on foreign policy is heavily influenced by the TASC. Here are some exceptional foreign policy decisions which align with the TASC:
Opposing recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Opposing sanctions on Turkey for invading Syria.
Support for the Palestinian cause.
Leading support for pro-Turkey separatists in Xinjiang.
couldn't even give a firm no on the armenian genocide. had to do the high horse thing. on a fucking genocide that took place a century ago, she says its too politically hot...
Yeah plenty of nuance she has when it suits her, she'll be bombing her home town pretty soon at this rate
Ilhan receives money from the Turkish-American Steering Committee (TASC). She has also regularly attended their conferences. TASC is a pro-Erdogan organization led by Halil Mutlu, Erdogan's cousin. [1]
The preponderance of evidence points to the fact that her opinions on foreign policy is heavily influenced by the TASC. Here are some exceptional foreign policy decisions which align with the TASC: