Ankara, Turkey October 11, 2017 Ambassador Bass: I’m very pleased to see all of you here this morning, and I’m pleased to have an opportunity to see members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association for one last time before I complete my assignment as the U.S. Ambassador in Turkey. And with a lot of regret and ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 11 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Türkiye | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
October 9, 2017 Good afternoon. I want to convey to our Turkish friends and partners the reasons for the U.S. government’s decision to suspend non-immigrant visa services at our embassy and consulates in Turkey, and to explain what this suspension means. In the Embassy’s statement yesterday, we said we were suspending non-immigrant visa services. The suspension ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 9 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
U.S. Ambassador John Bass Comments to the Press During an Independence Day Celebration U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Ankara, Turkey – July 7, 2017 [Verbatim transcript] Ambassador Bass: Arkadaşlar – iyi akşamlar, hoş geldiniz. Very good to have all you here again tonight. So, I just – I know you’re all working, so I wanted to take a ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
U.S. Ambassador John Bass Remarks During an Independence Day Celebration U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Ankara, Turkey July 7, 2017 [As delivered] Sayın Bakan, Sayın Komutanlar, Değerli Konuklar, Hanımefendiler, Beyefendiler, hoşgeldiniz. Thank you all very much for joining us this evening to celebrate the 241st anniversary of our independence. Marines – present the colors. [National anthems are ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 10 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: 4th of July, Ambassador John Bass, Independence Day 2017
On July 6, the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul hosted the Fourth of July Reception at Fairmont Quasar Hotel to mark the 241st anniversary of Declaration of Independence this year. Speeches: Consul General Davis: Merhaba. İyi akşamlar misafirlerimiz ve arkadaşlarımız. Hoşgeldiniz. It is a great honor for us to have you all here tonight as ...
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By Consulate General Istanbul | 7 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Consul General, Consulate General Istanbul, Events, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass, Consul General Jennifer Davis, Fourth of July
January 1, 2016 Ambassador John Bass: Strongly condemn tonight’s heinous attack in Istanbul. We mourn for those lost and stand with Turkey in bringing those responsible to justice.
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 1 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Press Releases, Statements, U.S. & Türkiye | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
NTV Studios, Ankara | December 22, 2016 [Introduction in Turkish] Question: Mister Ambassador, thank you very much for this opportunity. Turkey is going through terrible times, actually. Your assessments are very valuable for us to understand the current situation. First of all, I would like to start with the assassination of the Russian ambassador. What do you ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 23 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
In recognition of the 16 Days of Activism, on International Human Rights Day December 10, the State Department will highlight on social media the ways in which the United States and others have worked to confront this crime—in its many forms—and call on others to join us in ensuring this vital work continues. The United ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Exclude, News | Tags: 16 Days, 16 Gün, Ambassador John Bass, Kadın Hakları, Kadına Karşı Şiddet, Violance against women
October 13-14, 2016 | Istanbul The U.S. Mission to Turkey in partnership with International Medical Corps hosted “TechCamp Istanbul: Digital Solutions for Displaced Populations” on October 13-14 in Istanbul.The event brought together more than 80 service providers and tech experts from Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Italy, and the U.S. to empower NGOs and civil society ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: Consulate General Istanbul, Events, Featured Event, Science & Tech | Tags: Ambassador John Bass, digital technologies, refugees, TechCampIstanbul
The vote today (November 8, 2016) is the 58th U.S. presidential election. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass is watching the elections with academics, alumni from the YES program, and other invited guests at his residence in Ankara. The YES (Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study) program is a fully-funded exchange program for high school students ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News | Tags: Ambassador John Bass, Presidential Election, US Elections
September 23, 2016 | Istanbul US Ambassador John Bass and Holly Holzer Bass visited the Resettlement Support Center (“RSC”) in Turkey where refugees who are referred to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (“USRAP”) have their cases screened and then adjudicated for resettlement by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Once they are found eligible ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Featured Event, Human Rights | Tags: Ambassador John Bass, refugees, Resettlement Support Center in Turkey, RSC
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 July, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
Sayın Vali, Sayın İstanbul Belediye Başkanı, Sayın İlçe Belediye Başkanı, Değerli Konuklar, Hanımefendiler ve Beyefendiler, İyi akşamlar. Hoşgeldiniz. I want to thank all of you tonight for joining us to mark the 240th anniversary of our independence. Let me first express deep appreciation to our sponsors for their support and their flexibility in supporting this ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 20 July, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 18 July, 2016 | Topics: News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 July, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
John Bass, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey | June 7, 2016 Deeply saddened by the barbarous terror attack in Istanbul. Such senseless violence could never be rationalized by any cause. We wish speedy recovery to the injured and extend condolences to the family & friends of those who lost their lives. We condemn this heinous attack, ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
Published Janurary 15, 2016 Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In Turkish) Thank you very much, sir, for giving us the opportunity for a second interview. Taking into consideration the limited time we have, I would like to start with questions right away. My colleague Mr. Unal will join with follow-up questions. Ambassador Bass: Of course. Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
May 4, 2015 – Swissotel, Ankara Moderator: Good morning friends. Today, we are hosting the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, who is a very important character in last few months in Turkey. We just made our elections as an association. This is the first meeting of our body. By the way, I hope that will be ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
April 7, 2016 – 10:45 A.M. | Holiday Inn Hotel, Ankara Ambassador Bass: Çok teşekkürler. Arkadaşlar — hoşgeldiniz, merhabalar. I’m really pleased to be here, as I always am when I get an opportunity to talk to and interact with members of your profession. I think you all know how strongly we feel about ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
January 15, 2016 Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In Turkish) Thank you very much, sir, for giving us the opportunity for a second interview. Taking into consideration the limited time we have, I would like to start with questions right away. My colleague Mr. Unal will join with follow-up questions. Ambassador Bass: Of course. Okan Müderrisoğlu: (In Turkish) ...
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 15 January, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Statements | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 September, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 2 September, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
On June 1, we hosted the Fourth of July Reception at the U.S. Consulate Istinye building to mark the 239th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year. The U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass and Holly Holzer Bass with Consul General Charles F. Hunter and Ramadan Çaysever welcomed guests before the official ceremony. The ...
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By Consulate General Istanbul | 4 July, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Consulate General Istanbul, Events | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
"We join our Turkish friends in mourning the tragic loss of life caused by attempts to violently overthrow Turkey’s democratically-elected government. Coups have no place in a modern democratic society."
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By U.S. Mission Turkey | 6 February, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Exclude, News, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
November 21, 2014 Orhan Taner, the Director of Atlantic Council, Energy and Economy Summit: Ambassador floor is yours Ambassador John Bass: (Turkish) Çok Teşekkürler Orhan Bey , Mr. President, Sayın Bakanım, Mr. Secretary, Ministers Hanımefendiler ve Beyefendiler, Good morning. I am delighted to be here on behalf of the United States Embassy here in Turkey, to ...
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By Consulate General Istanbul | 20 November, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Consulate General Istanbul, Events | Tags: Ambassador John Bass
