"Sloboda vjere i izraza vode do jakog i živog civilnog društva, koje samo jača državu, i zato će koraci poput otvaranja sjemeništa Halki poslati takav važan signal unutar Turske, a i šire," izjavio je Obama.
"Freedom of religion and expression lead to a strong and vibrant civil society that only strengthens the state, which is why steps like reopening Halki Seminary will send such an important signal inside Turkey and beyond," Obama said.