Country Quote by Bashar al-Assad

We are not denying that Turkey has a right to defend itself from extremists but some of its actions are not serving any democratic…

— Jalal Talabani

But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of…

— Gerrit Smith

Turkey's a NATO member. If Turkey gets attacked, we have to help defend Turkey.

— Wesley Clark

Turkey's a valued ally, important ally for NATO, not the least because of its strategic geographic location, bordering Syria and Iraq and close to…

— Jens Stoltenberg

Turkey has, of course, the right to protect itself against terrorism, against attacks, but I expect it to be done in a way which…

— Jens Stoltenberg

Turkey can be a bridge to regimes and actions the United States can't reach. Turkey can talk to people the United States can't talk…

— Stephen Kinzer

That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.

— Igor Luksic

Turkey will not let Turkish territory or airspace be used in any activity that could harm the security or safety of Syria.

— Ali Babacan

Turkey has put up a fight against the powerful nations of the world. The crusader mentality attacked us abroad. Inside, their lackeys attacked us.…

— Recep Tayyip Erdogan

We need to have Turkey respect democracy, human rights, and fundamental freedoms.

— Federica Mogherini

Nato has always acted according to a simple principle: it is not worth attacking somebody who is strong.

— Andrzej Duda

Turkey, as an ex-imperial power, is all in favor of empires guaranteeing law and order on its borders. Turkey's and America's basic interests with…

— Andrew Mango