Gül and Erdoğan reliable
“Turkey is critical for us, an indispensable ally, with her commitment to secular democracy. Prime Minister Erdoğan and President Gül are reliable. They have kept promises they have made to us in the past. Turkey is an important portal for energy sources to reach Europe. We support Turkey’s accession to the European Union. “

Work with us against Iran 
“The energy agreement between Iran and Turkey bothered us. It is beneficial for both the US and Turkey to keep Iran, which supports the Taleban and wants to possess nuclear power, under control.”
Six months for PKK

“The PKK is a terrorist organisation. Our good faith should not be underestimated. I hope that solid steps will be taken against the PKK within the next six months.

Open priests’ school
“The Fener Greek Patriarchate is of ecumenical status. The US recognises Patriarch Bartholomeos as a friend. A priests’ school should be opened in Heybeliada.”

Open borders with Armenia
“Normalize relations with Armenia. The Turkish-Armenian border should be opened. We are opposed to the passing of the Armenian bill in Congress. In the case of this bill passing, those in Turkey who seek to keep a dialogue between the Armenians and the Turks will be silenced.”

Lift article 301
“Article 301 of the Turkish penal code, used even against Nobel prize-winner Orhan Pamuk, should be lifted.”
Cyprus
“We are working for the UN to start a new venture in Cyprus.”