We are seeing with great grief that America remains quiet as Turkey struggles against terrorism. Because there were promises given to us, and they need to be kept. If not, we can take care of our own business.

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

We are against the majority tyrannizing the minority. But we are definitely against the minority tyrannizing the majority.

70 percent of Turkey’s citizens favored the EU; today it is only 50 percent. If you ask if they want Turkey to become an EU member, 60 to 65 percent still say yes. But if you ask: Do you believe Europe will accept Turkey, 60 percent say no.

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

However, democracy cannot be defined as the existence of parliaments and elections alone.

Paramount is the need to secure human rights. The form of rule should be such that the citizen does not have to fear the State, but gives it direction and confidently participates in its administration.