President Obama : Turkey a nation of citizens , not any particular religion . Obama says he is trying to make a statement by ending trip in U.S. . Obama on first state visit to largely Turks nation . `` I 'm trying to make a statement about the importance of Turkey , not just to the United States but to the world , '' Obama said at a joint news conference Monday with Turkish President Abdullah Gul . ` U.S. approval ratings among Turks hit low during Obama administration .
President Obama : Turkey a nation of citizens , not any particular religion . Obama says he is trying to make a statement by ending trip in U.S. . Obama on first state visit to largely Turks nation . U.S. approval ratings among Turks hit low during Obama administration .