Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-12-03-Speech-3-014"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-12-03"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Agenda2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20031203.3.3-014"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-12-03-Speech-3-0152
lpv:speaker	lp:Charles Tannock2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, I seek your advice as to what redress I have against an inflammatory press release which has caused hate emails to be sent to my office. Richard Howitt MEP claimed in a press release that I had directly accused the Turkish Prime Minister of supporting militant Islamist groups, following the atrocious bombing in Turkey last week. In fact, I made reference to media reports of a former Turkish Government's alleged provision of covert support to Islamist groups in their fight against the Kurdish PKK, and made no reference to the current Prime Minister, Mr Erdogan. Furthermore, Mr Howitt claimed I disregarded the plight of Turkish civilian victims. My use of the word 'atrocious' shows this is patently untrue. I regret any misunderstanding and extend all my sympathies to those who have suffered, irrespective of race or religion. The Member, in his role as Labour's European Affairs spokesman, should have understood the sensitivities in this case. I would be grateful for a correction from Mr Howitt, as otherwise legitimate debate on accelerated EU membership for Turkey will be stifled."@en1
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lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Tannock (PPE-DE )."1

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