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ANKARA - "The relevant article (on presidential election) of the Constitution is clear," said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan when commenting on President Ahmet Necdet Sezer`s remarks that early elections should be held in April.
"I will not believe in such things unless I hear them from Mr. President himself," Erdogan noted.
Erdogan also said, "we are the ruling party and have 355 seats in the parliament. Therefore, we have the power to make any decision in the parliament if there is such a problem. We do not think of taking any steps right now which may have a negative impact on the markets."
"This parliament will hold the presidential election on time (the scheduled time in May 2007). And, it will also hold the general elections on time (November 2007). It is the current parliament that will make these decisions," he added.