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Powell says U.S. expects Turkey to back war by keeping troops out of Iraq, helping with logistics.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| April 01, 2003 | Strobel, Warren P.; Hall, Kevin G. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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 ...

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