Recep Erdogan Quotations

This will not happen without a signature. We don't have a date in mind. Only when we reach agreement will we send the request to parliament.

I said to (President) Bush if there is time, then a referendum can be carried out,

My wish is this -- the world is using resources for armaments, they should also put aside resources for such disasters,

We have taken another giant step in our march toward Europe, ... The journey will be fraught with difficulties, and should Europe abide by its promises ? our success will then largely depend on you, the Turkish people.

We know of the nature of the regime in Syria. We constantly try to inspire them toward more democracy, but playing with Syria would be dangerous and could prove to be a worse situation than Iraq.

We passed the most important phase on the way to reaching our 40-year goal and the founding principles of our republic, ... The document is satisfactory. I am happy to say that common sense prevailed.

We will do whatever is possible to assist you in this crisis,

Turkey has taken a giant step forward on its historic march.

Bird flu is totally under control, ... The outbreak ... occurred in one area and has been contained. Of course, we need to be careful, we need to do our homework well.

It is out of the question for us to think about or talk about any new conditions for the start of the talks on Oct. 3,

That resolution is not binding. It does not matter whether they took such a decision or not. We will continue on our way.

The Islamic Republic never seeks weapons of mass destruction and with respect to the needs of Islamic countries, we are ready to transfer nuclear know-how to these countries.

If there is a second outbreak, if you know of any, then please come and tell us, but there isn't such a thing.

If everybody knows what his or her duty is then we will be more beneficial to our country. Everyone should know his or her place and duty, and fulfill what he or she is obliged to do thereby.