I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Turning away Turkey from the EU would be a great, long-term - a century-long - error by Europe.
Those looking from Europe see Turkey as an economic success, whereas others from the Middle East see Turkey as a democratic success.
We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union.
If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European country, and that might take a long time.
With the backdrop of its geostrategic location and historical ties with the Middle East, Turkey has an essential role to play for the stability, peace and social development of the region.
That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.
As the United States shapes and carries out its policies toward Muslim countries, it should do so with Turkey at its side.
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 is widely envied while there are very serious troubles in the world economy.
If one has problems with immigrant communities in Europe, that should not be used against Turkey.
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