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"Resorting to violence and the use of force at holy sites is unacceptable, whatever the reason might be."

Ahmet Necdet Sezner, Turkish President

Force, Reason, Violence

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"Resorting to violence and the use of force at holy sites is unacceptable, whatever the reason might be."

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