Turkey is the gateway to the east for Europe, and the gateway to Europe for the east. We have a bridging function that Europe shouldn't underestimate.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganIf during their education our youths become alienated from their language, history, ancestors, culture and civilization, it means there is a very serious educational problem there.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganIf we look at history, we will see that regimes which persecute [their people] do not remain standing.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganIs Europe a home for an alliance of civilizations or is it a Christian club? If the former is true, then Turkey should be part of it.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan