“North Korea broke the rules, once again, by testing a rocket that could be used for long-

“North Korea broke the rules, once again, by testing a rocket that could be used for long-range missiles. It creates instability in their region, around the world. This provocation underscores the need for action, not just this afternoon in the U.N. Security Council, but in our determination to prevent the spread of these weapons.”

President Barack Obama

Commenting on North Korea’s missile launch.

“Obama starts with a great advantage because his name is not George Bush.”

Bulent Aliriza

Director of a Washington-based think tank’s Turkey Project, speaking about President Barack Obama’s popularity in Turkey.