We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European country, and that might take a long time.
Regardless of our ambitions to become part of the E.U., we have to keep in mind that Turkey is also a very strong voice that can represent the needs of our region in wider terms in global platforms.
Turkey has worked alongside its allies from the beginning.
I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.
That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.
There is a lot that binds Germany to Turkey, and even if we have a difference of opinion on an individual matter, the breadth of our links, our friendship, our strategic ties, is great.
Turning away Turkey from the EU would be a great, long-term - a century-long - error by Europe.
If one has problems with immigrant communities in Europe, that should not be used against Turkey.
As the United States shapes and carries out its policies toward Muslim countries, it should do so with Turkey at its side.
Turkey's a NATO member. If Turkey gets attacked, we have to help defend Turkey.