George H.W. Bush: “Mr. Prime Minister, it's been a great pleasure to meet with a man whose career embodies a devotion to democracy and…”

“Mr. Prime Minister, it's been a great pleasure to meet with a man whose career embodies a devotion to democracy and human rights. And seven times the people of Turkey have sent you to serve as Prime Minister, an office that you've served often with daring, always with dignity. And you've been a great European statesman. And you remain a spokesman for change. No wonder you said when we met last summer, ``I'm going to be Prime Minister.'' And your devotion to your people has been returned by their confidence in you. And for me, it was a pleasure to welcome you back to the Oval Office that you first visited 37---- The Prime Minister. ----years ago.”