In particular, arming the Kurds. The Kurds have been loyal allies to us in military conflict after military conflict after military conflict. And what was reported was Erdogan and Turkey, who despises the Kurds, convinced the administration, don't arm the Kurds. My view, Erdogan can think whatever he wants. The Ayatollah has declared his intention to continue murdering Americans. And we have a national security imperative to protect Americans. (14:31–14:38)
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Asserts that Erdogan influenced the U.S. administration not to arm the Kurds.
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