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There are people who say that Gül can't be my president. These people don't have good manners for and they should renounce their Turkish citizenship foremost this man will be chosen democratically by the people.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: February 26
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