10/6/2020

TRUMP ADMIN/TURKEY: “The Trump administration must press Turkey to refrain from any further provocative actions in the region against Greece, including threats of force, to create the space for diplomacy to succeed. I also call on Turkish President Erdogan to reverse his recent decision to convert the Hagia Sophia to a mosque and to return this treasure to its former status as a museum, ensuring equal access for all, including the Orthodox faithful.”

-Joe Biden, “Tensions between Greece and Turkey – Statement by Vice President Joe Biden, “ joebiden.com, Oct. 6, 2020