Turkey reacts to Rick Perry’s terrorist accusation

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry released a statement Tuesday saying Perry’s comments were “baseless and inappropriate” and the US should not waste its time with candidates “who do not even know their allies.”
In a debate ahead of the South Carolina primaries, Perry said Turkey was ruled by “what many would perceive to be Islamic terrorists,” questioned the country’s NATO membership and said it should not receive US aid.
Turkey defended its contribution to NATO in the statement, and said it has been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism.
It says Perry’s low standings in polls were proof the GOP does not endorse his opinions.