Diplomatic Engagement and Human Rights

And I'm assuming you would see that differently.

I definitely see that differently.

I do see that lecturing countries from afar

is an ineffective strategy.

It's satisfying, but it's ineffective.

Engagement can be effective.

It doesn't mean it's always effective.

It doesn't mean it's decisive, but it can be effective.

We care deeply about human rights.

We care deeply about self-determination for nations.

We care deeply about territorial integrity of nations.

We care deeply about Canadian consular cases.

I addressed a Canadian consular case in Ankara two days ago.

And because I was with the president,

it was addressed favorably.

If I sat in Ottawa and pointed out all the things

we might not agree with what Turkey has done, or is doing,

or might do, I wouldn't have had that conversation.

I wouldn't have had that impact.

That's a small example, but it is

an example of a broader point.