Today Is A New Beginning For Turkey, Erdogan

ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday he believed today should be accepted as a new beginning for Turkey.

Prime Minister Erdogan informed parliamentarians about the government's democratic move process and its content in the parliamentary general assembly which convened to debate "Democratic Move" in Ankara.

For the past four months, we have made efforts to explain the process to the opposition with political politeness and wanted to receive their agreement on the matter, Erdogan said.

There is an attitude (among the opposition) that exploits soldiers killed on duty, veterans and Ataturk, Erdogan stressed.

I do not wish to break the hearts of anyone or hurt emotions. We have in our hands an historical opportunity. Our nation and their prayers are with us. Our path is the one of the nations, Erdogan said.

It is our greatest dream to see the government and nation blend with each other and to see that all citizens feel this in their hearts, Erdogan said.

Everyone should be confident that Turkey is progressing in this direction in an atmosphere of security, Erdogan also said.