President Obama They will hopefully play a role in helping to bring about a Middle East peace settlement , '' he said . : The president has said that he will not negotiate with the Republicans on any issue until they pass a budget and raise taxes. Obama says he is trying to make a statement by ending trip in Turkey . Obama on first state visit to largely Muslim nation . U.S. approval ratings among Turks hit low during Bush administration .
President Obama : The president has said that he will not negotiate with the Republicans on any issue until they pass a budget and raise taxes. Obama says he is trying to make a statement by ending trip in Turkey . Obama on first state visit to largely Muslim nation . U.S. approval ratings among Turks hit low during Bush administration .