14 Quotes by Recep Erdogan

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.