Even as we ought to accept that each country would progress with a different method and speed toward that goal, the standard for the expected end-state should not be lowered.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganTurkey's path toward Europe started back in 1959, almost 50 years ago. But we have been pushed to the side ever since. Despite all the hurdles we will not deviate from our course towards Europe ย- even by one step.
Recep Tayyip ErdoganSeveral experts on the Middle East concur that the Middle East cannot be democratized
Recep Tayyip Erdogan