Original in Turkish at http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/11685330.asp?top=1
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed youth from all four corners of the country on May 19, the Atatürk Memorial Youth and Sport Day.
Erdoğan used his introductory address to the youth organizations as chance to make an announcement about his own political future. “According to our laws one can be a member of parliament for three terms back-to-back,” Erdoğan stated. “After that you must stand down. So for me, as it is now, I have am allowed one more term after this one. After that, I can go no more. At the same time one can serve five terms as a common deputy. I can serve as a common deputy for five terms, but after that I’m forced out. Why? We’re forced to give way to those who come after us. Otherwise we’d find ourselves dealing with lots of infighting.”
Youth Treasure-trove
Personally, I see our young population as Turkey’s treasure-trove. While the rest of the work is generally burdened with an aging population these days, I think we should consider this as a good opportunity for Turkey.”
May 19 Chat
Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan, State Council President Mustafa Birden, Constitutional Court President Haşim Kılıç, and Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç attended the ceremonies in Ankara’s May 19 Stadium. Seated side-by-side, the four men enjoyed watching the ceremonies.
May 20, 2009
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