But foremost, I do not subscribe to the view that Islamic culture and democracy cannot be reconciled.

I am a person who is inclined to define relations between individuals based on principles.

As a politician who cherishes religious conviction in his personal sphere, but regards politics as a domain belonging outside religion, I believe that this view is seriously flawed.

If nuclear energy is used for the sake of humanity, then I say yes. But if it is used destructively, then no.

If the EU doesn’'t want Turkey, they should say it now and clearly. If we are not wanted, then both sides don’t need to waste their time with negotiations.

Obviously some states are allowed to have weapons of mass destruction while others are not.

It is essential that policy instruments be developed that would firmly establish democratization on the basis of social consensus and enable transformation on stable grounds.