And as NATO allies, we are bound to help each other defend our territories.

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If one of us needs help, we are there for each other.

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Europe and Turkey need each other and can help each other, but the relationship must start from a candid assessment that we are unlikely ever to converge culturally, politically or economically enough for a full marriage to work.

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