He Just Spoke to My Heart.

Excerpts from Obama's speech to my favorite country in the whole world. Yes, Turkey:

Turkey is a critical ally. Turkey is an important part of Europe. And Turkey and the United States must stand together — and work together — to overcome the challenges of our time...

At the end of World War I, Turkey could have succumbed to the foreign powers that were trying to claim its territory, or sought to restore an ancient empire. But Turkey chose a different future. You freed yourself from foreign control, and you founded a republic that commands the respect of the United States and the wider world.

And there is a simple truth to this story: Turkey's democracy is your own achievement. It was not forced upon you by any outside power, nor did it come without struggle and sacrifice. Turkey draws strength from both the successes of the past, and from the efforts of each generation of Turks that makes new progress for your people...

The ties among our people have deepened, as well, and more and more Americans of Turkish origin live and work and succeed within our borders. And as a basketball fan, I've even noticed that Hedo Turkoglu and Mehmet Okur have got some pretty good basketball games (OH OBAMA, hahaha)...

Turkey's greatness lies in your ability to be at the center of things. This is not where East and West divide — this is where they come together.

In the beauty of your culture. In the richness of your history. In the strength of your democracy. In your hopes for tomorrow.

I am honored to stand here with you — to look forward to the future that we must reach for together — and to reaffirm America's commitment to our strong and enduring friendship. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you.

So, obviously I love this speech. And of course I have a greater respect for Obama because of it. Because Turkey is my heart. This makes my heart happy :)