"Let politicians deal with politics. I will put effort into enhancing the dialogue between the Turkish and Armenian peoples."

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“Today we must secure not a clash between civilizations, but a reconciliation and bringing together of the values of Islam and Christianity.”

“The Armenian Church should save nothing on Armenian upbringing and spiritual integrity of the young generation.”

“I want to set up a warm and fruitful dialogue. I see that there is no trust between upper level politicians of Turkey and Armenia, but there is trust between the people. People of both countries come together frequently anyways.”

“The loss of historical memory is restored in the very place where one has lost it.”

“Hrant Dink has sacrificed his life and become a target for the sake of justice, truth and tolerance.”

“The Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople can become a spiritual and cultural bridge among Yerevan, Ankara and the Armenian Diaspora.”

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