James Risch Questions Kimberly Guilfoyle on Greece-Turkey Tensions and US Foreign Policy

Greece-Turkey Relations and US Support

• 🎯 Greece and Turkey, both NATO allies, are experiencing significant tensions, particularly regarding a long-standing territorial dispute.
• ⚠️ Senator Risch expresses frustration with Turkey's actions, including its use of unanimous consent in NATO to block Sweden and Finland's membership and its purchase of Russian S-400s, leading to a hold on F-35 aircraft.
• 💡 Guilfoyle emphasizes that Greece is a strong, steady ally that has consistently met US expectations, contrasting it with Turkey's actions.
• 🤝 Guilfoyle plans to foster a close working relationship with the US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Baric, and follow the direction of the President to address these complex issues.

US National Security and Alliances

• 🔑 Guilfoyle highlights the imperative for US national security to support strong allies like Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.
• 🇺🇸 She states her mission objective, if confirmed as Ambassador to Greece, will be to protect these vital allies.
• 🗣️ Senator Risch acknowledges the potential for resolving issues with Turkey if cooler heads prevail but notes a perceived backward trend under Erdogan.

Greek American Community

• 🌟 Guilfoyle commends the Greek American community for their strong support of American values and issues.
• 🇺🇸 She notes the presence of three million Greek Americans in the US and ten million patriots in Greece, all eager to support the United States.

UN Management and Reform

• ❓ Senator Risch expresses skepticism about UN management and reform, calling it an "oxymoron" and questioning the effectiveness of UN Charter adherence and the significant financial contributions made by the US.