"Islam is a religion. It is not an ideology. For a Muslim, there is no such thing as to be against modernity. Why should a Muslim not be a modern person? I, as a Muslim, fulfill all the requirements of my religion, and I live in a democratic, social state."
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan, born on February 26, 1954, in Istanbul, Turkey, has emerged as a defining figure in modern Turkish politics. Starting his career as the Mayor of Istanbul in the late 1990s, Erdogan co-founded the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in 2001, leading it to a landslide victory in 2002. His tenure as Prime Minister and later as President has been marked by significant economic growth, controversial authoritarianism, and complex foreign relations. Erdogan's legacy is one of transformation, shaping Turkey's identity on the global stage.
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"A political party cannot have a religion. Only individuals can. Otherwise, you'd be exploiting religion, and religion is so supreme that it cannot be exploited or taken advantage of."
Recep Tayyip Erdogan"My legal bond with the A.K.P. may have ended the day I took the presidential oath of office, but my bonds of love have never ended and never will."
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"It is impossible to preserve my friendship with people who are allegedly leaders when they are attacking their own people, shooting at them, using tanks and other forms of heavy weaponry."
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