Turkish-American National Steering Committee (TASC) Letter
The Turkish-American National Steering Committee (TASC) sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, opposing the disinformation campaign against Turkey by some members of the House of Representatives. The letter was written by US citizens and TASC members.
Content of the Letter
- Response to Members of the House of Representatives:The letter stated that House members Christoper Smith and Lloyd Doggett had spread misinformation about Turkey and that more than 300 members had not participated in the disinformation campaign.
- Turkey’s Role in NATO:It was emphasized that Turkey, a member of the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights, has the second largest army in NATO.
- Humanitarian Aid and Refugee Policy:It was stated that Turkey plays a leading role in humanitarian aid missions and is the country that hosts the largest number of refugees in the world.
- Reaction to FETO Distortions:The letter emphasized that criminal cases against FETO members were distorted and that FETO’s destruction of the July 15 coup attempt was devastating.
- Condemnation and Call:It was stated that the Turkish-American community condemned all activities of FETO and called on members of the House of Representatives to act with moderation and investigate.
The letter stated that the Turkish-American community condemned all activities and views of FETÖ, including anti-Semitism, and that “We call for moderation and the necessary investigation. No member of the House of Representatives or US leader should feel obliged to follow the crooked path of the Gülen Cult.”
