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Byline: Warren P. Strobel and Kevin G. Hall
ANKARA, Turkey _ Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday the United States expects Turkey to back the U.S. war effort in neighboring Iraq by keeping its troops out of the conflict and replying swiftly to requests for logistical support to U.S. forces.
Powell, carrying a $1 billion White House proposal for aid to Turkey, meets with leaders here Wednesday in hopes of reviving cooperation following the Turkish parliament's vote last month against hosting U.S. ground troops.
The vote led to mutual recriminations and dashed Washington's hopes of opening a second major military front, from the north, against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Powell, speaking to reporters aboard his plane, said the Bush administration is "looking for a spirit of ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Powell says U.S. expects Turkey to back war by keeping troops out of...