If we look at history, we will see that regimes which persecute [their people] do not remain standing.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganIn other words, the bar should be maintained at the level of a pluralistic and participatory democracy.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganWhat should be targeted is a concept of organic, and not just mechanic, democracy that preserves the rule of law, separation of powers, and that is participatory and pluralistic.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganIt is obvious that putting the Arab-Israeli dispute on a resolution track would be an important element of overcoming the confidence problem in the region.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan