Bulent Ecevit

And it is essential that in fighting terrorism, sacrifices should not be made on democracy.

— Bulent Ecevit

Well, that our main concern is that Iraq should not become a divided country.

— Bulent Ecevit

But apart from the military measures, security measures, of course, Afghanistan needs great help for building up its social life, its economic…

— Bulent Ecevit

But thanks to the efforts, the initiative of the United States and of the several countries from the world, from Europe, including…

— Bulent Ecevit

It can be rebuilt if other countries with selfish interests will not meddle, as has been done in the past.

— Bulent Ecevit

We have in the last two years, we have passed 350 legislation in the parliament, most of which deal with democratization, human…

— Bulent Ecevit

There was expectations that the fights there, the operation there might be extended for several months, even for several years. But within…

— Bulent Ecevit

We have been helping, trying to help Afghanistan in many ways, even from the beginning of... the beginnings of the '20s, 1920s,…

— Bulent Ecevit

So we are fulfilling our task in preventing serious armament stocks in Iraq within our possibilities.

— Bulent Ecevit

Although we dealt decisively with all terrorist organizations, we at the same time not only maintained, preserved our democracy, but kept improving…

— Bulent Ecevit

The armies, the difference of all of those armies that had been fighting each other and the Taliban took advantage of that…

— Bulent Ecevit

No, I believe in the good will of the United States' administration.

— Bulent Ecevit

But if too many countries, as has been the case, interfere too much in the internal affairs, the political situation of Afghanistan,…

— Bulent Ecevit

I suggested that we had experience in helping other countries build their military forces, and we would be willing and happy to…

— Bulent Ecevit

And the separatist terrorist organization, PKK, had easy access to Turkey to, inside Turkey.

— Bulent Ecevit

Those wanting to improve democracy in their countries should not wait for permission.

— Bulent Ecevit

Ataturk sent several Turkish staff officers to Afghanistan, helped them build their own army.

— Bulent Ecevit

After all, we paid great prices because of the virtual partitioning of Iraq.

— Bulent Ecevit

But if we leave them alone, just satisfying ourselves with social work, economic work and the building up of a national army,…

— Bulent Ecevit