Ms. Manza, tell me, relative to what you know about Erdogan, the president of Turkey, has he made public statements that he wants to reestablish the Ottoman Empire? Yes. In his desire to reestablish the Ottoman Empire, that means driving all the way to Jerusalem. And so would you please describe the Turkey influence relative to this new regime in Syria in one minute? Sure. So no doubt that President Erdogan had a big role in bringing Al Shara up into this position. (00:34–00:38)
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Asserts that Erdogan's goal to reestablish the Ottoman Empire includes reaching Jerusalem.
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