Editor's note: In our Behind the Scenes series, CNN correspondents and producers share their experiences in covering news and analyze the stories behind the events. Here, State Department producer Elise Labott offers insights into Condoleezza Rice's trip. Turkish protesters throw darts at an image of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's visit to Turkey has a dual purpose: convince the Turkish leadership to hold off on a military intervention into northern Iraq and bolster Turkey's confidence in the United States. Both are a tall order. Warm feelings toward the United States on the streets of Turkey are in short supply, and the welcome mat is not out for Rice. This week, protesters in Ankara threw darts at a photograph of Rice and held signs that read, "Terrorist Rice, take your bloody hands from Turkey" and "Go home Rice."
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Protesters to Rice: "Go home"
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Rice has tall order in trying to bolster Turk confidence in U.S.
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Washington doesn't want Iran to take advantage of souring U.S.-Turkish relations
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