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an issue of profound importance to the U-S because of our friendship with both nations and because of our strong support for Turkey's full partnership into the E-U (European Union).\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President  \u003cbr/\u003eClinton reaffirmed his support for Turkish membership in the European Union.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"Closing, Mr President, I want to thank you for your friendship, for your commitment to our alliance, and I want once again to reaffirm my personal strong support for the Turkish European Union candidacy, as a move forward in all the areas that we've discussed today. Thank you very much.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President  \u003cbr/\u003eThe European Union is inviting several countries to join the economic alliance but for years has rejected Turkey, in part on human rights grounds. \u003cbr/\u003eTurkey is accused by human rights groups of torturing prisoners and unduly restricting freedom of expression.\u003cbr/\u003eLater in a speech to the Turkish Grand National Assembly Clinton said the Turkish government had done much to improve relations with Greece. \u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"A second way to shape the future lies in reducing tensions in the Aegean, something that will require hard work by both Turkey and Greece. Believe me, I appreciate how much history lies behind this troubled relationship. But people are beginning to see the possibilities that can be created by a new and better history. Prime Minister Ecevit's government has taken important strides in that direction. I agree with something he once said to me: There is just as much history and geography uniting you across the Aegean as there is dividing you. Greece is also taking some risks for peace and recognizing - as never before- that Turkey's destiny lies in Europe.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President  \u003cbr/\u003eClinton also considered Turkey's regional role as a stable power bordering the 12 independent nations that have emerged from the ruins of the Soviet empire. \u003cbr/\u003eIn a clear message to Moscow, Clinton said that it is an important challenge for Turkey to help the fledgling states develop stable, independent, democratic societies.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"There is still much to be done. We must help Russia to complete its momentous democratic revolution. We must be clear with Russia that its fight against terrorism is right but that the use of indiscriminate force against civilians is wrong, likely to exacerbate the very tensions Russia wants to resolve.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President\u003cbr/\u003eSpeaking of Turkey's own democracy and human rights record, President Clinton emphasised that far more needed to be done to realise its promise of the Universal Declaration of Human rights.  \u003cbr/\u003eHe added that progress in this area would act  as a barometer for its overall progress as a nation.\u003cbr/\u003eSOUNDBITE: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"That progress will be the most significant sign of Turkish confidence in looking to the new century, and in many ways the most meaningful measure of your progress.\"\u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Bill Clinton, U-S President\u003cbr/\u003eTurkey has long been a valued U-S ally - despite its tarnished record on human rights- in large part because of its eastern border with the former Soviet Union and its geopolitical role at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East.\u003cbr/\u003eLater in the day, at a state dinner,  President Demirel praised the U-S President's courage for his ongoing struggle to establish peace in Kosovo, Northern Ireland and the Middle East.\u003cbr/\u003eHe marked the occasion by presenting President Clinton with the Turkish Order of the State medal.\u003cbr/\u003eUPSOUND : (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"On behalf of myself, my nation and my state I would like to present you with the Order of the State\".\u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: Suleyman Demirel, Turkish President\u003cbr/\u003eThe Presidents made the most of the occasion to again reaffirm their close ties, honouring each other with champagne toasts.\u003cbr/\u003eUPSOUND: (English)\u003cbr/\u003e\"I ask all of you to join Hillary and me, and our American delegation in a toast to the President Demirel, Mrs Demirel, Prime Minister and Mrs Ecevit and the people of Turkey\".\u003cbr/\u003eSUPERCAPTION: President Clinton, U-S President\u003cbr/\u003eLater this week, Clinton will fly to Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Kosovo where he will visit U-S troops and urge reconciliation between Serbs and Albanians.\u003cbr/\u003eXFA        Ankara, Turkey, 15 November 1999 \u003cbr/\u003e1.  Wide shot of Demirel and Clinton at podium listening to national anthems\u003cbr/\u003e2. Clinton and Demirel inspecting guard of honour\u003cbr/\u003e3. Wide shot of Clinton and Demirel on podium\u003cbr/\u003e4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bill Clinton, U-S President\u003cbr/\u003e5. Cutaway Clinton and Demirel of podium\u003cbr/\u003e6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bill Clinton, U-S President\u003cbr/\u003e7. Cutaway Demirel listening\u003cbr/\u003e8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bill Clinton, U-S President \u003cbr/\u003e9. Two man shaking hands, leaving the presser\u003cbr/\u003e10. Wide shot parliament in session\u003cbr/\u003e11. Wide shot Clinton arriving to parliament\u003cbr/\u003e12. Various people applauding\u003cbr/\u003e13. Mid shot of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton \u003cbr/\u003e14. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bill Clinton, U-S President \u003cbr/\u003e15. Cutaway Madeleine Albright listening \u003cbr/\u003e16. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bill Clinton, U-S President \u003cbr/\u003e17. Cutaway members of parliament listening\u003cbr/\u003e18. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bill Clinton, U-S President \u003cbr/\u003e19. Wide shot audience applauding\u003cbr/\u003e20. Clinton listening to Demirel speaking\u003cbr/\u003e21. UPSOUND: (English) Suleyman Demirel, Turkish President\u003cbr/\u003e22. Clinton presented with Order of the State award\u003cbr/\u003e23. Cutaway dinner\u003cbr/\u003e24. UPSOUND : (English) Bill Clinton, U-S  President\u003cbr/\u003e25. Wide shot diners\u003cbr/\u003e26. 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