It is not a process of bargaining or give-and-take. The peace process is not about giving concessions. We will not allow any step which would hurt the memories of our martyrs.

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

There exists an unmistakable demand in the Middle East and in the wider Muslim world for democratization

The best examples of lies can be found there. To me, social media is the worst menace to society.

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.

We'll eradicate Twitter. I don't care what the international community says. Everyone will witness the power of the Turkish Republic. There is now a scourge that is called Twitter. The best examples of lies can be found there. To me, social media is the worst menace to society. They came to me with this case of Twitter ignoring case of smeared housewife. I said, let's solve this.

In other words, the bar should be maintained at the level of a pluralistic and participatory democracy.