How can we convince Turkey to release Salatin Durmitas, a prisoner of conscience jailed on a specious terrorism charge, when President Trump issues orders to prosecute domestic civil society groups as terrorist organizations. So let me be clear. I stand wholeheartedly with the witnesses here and with many others in wanting the government of Turkey to respect human rights and allow its citizens to enjoy their democratic freedoms. (03:30–03:37)
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Asserts that President Trump ordered the prosecution of domestic civil society groups as terrorist organizations.
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