U.S. CONGRESS SEES TURKEY AS KEY TO IRAQ WAR

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. Congress regards Turkey as the key to successin the current war against Iraq. Congressional sources said Turkey's refusal to allow passage for U.S.troops to Iraq has prevented the formation of a second front. They saidAnkara's policy has significantly damaged U.S. Central Commandplans for a quick war against the regime of President Saddam Hussein.