If one has problems with immigrant communities in Europe, that should not be used against Turkey.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
As the United States shapes and carries out its policies toward Muslim countries, it should do so with Turkey at its side.
That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.
We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union.
Turning away Turkey from the EU would be a great, long-term - a century-long - error by Europe.
But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America.
I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.
The most important problem that Turkey has is education.
If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European country, and that might take a long time.
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.
Turkey is a safe country. Stay there.
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