Raptakis, Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 33 since January 2013, calls on RI Congressional delegation to reject Turkey’s latest effort to cause chaos in Mediterranean. The RI Senator asks Congress to push State Department to reject Turkish plans to enact law promoting reckless, expansionist “Blue Homeland” policy. Below is a transcript of Raptakis'letter

US lawmakers are trying to block the supply of F-16s to Turkey, through a bipartisan amendment filed in the House of Representatives.

In recent years, much of America’s foreign policy focus has been on the Middle East, and with good reason. But as we continue to make strides for peace and stability around the globe, America must not turn a blind eye to southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean region.