However, democracy cannot be defined as the existence of parliaments and elections alone.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganThey cry press freedom, but (the raids) have nothing to do with it. We have no concern about what the EU might say, whether the EU accepts us as members or not, we have no such concern. Please keep your wisdom to yourself.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganGermany and Turkey are two countries that need each other. As political leaders we will leave our offices one day, but our people will remain and have to get along with each other. So we shouldnt give them negative messages.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganThe relations between Russia and Turkey entered into a really positive stage. I am sure that steps we both take will widen our cooperation.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan