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NAME OF SPEECH & DATE OF SPEECH Arrival Statement
ANKAVA, Turkey. 7/20/91
NAME OF WRITER :
Smith
NAME OF RESEARCHER: Grossman
SPEECH SYNOPSIS:
President Bush becume the
Speech by thanking the TurkisL
people for their hospitality amp
Generosity He then 60e4 on to
compare his visit with president
Eisenhower's AMD how Turkey
is very to American ideals
is really similar a second home because it
AMD interests. The Plesident emphasized
Jurkey's effort to stop Saddam
Hussein by in dicatine her involvement
iN the shut down of the Iraqi oil
pipeline Ave its born on border
trade. Next, President Bush
announced how successful Turkey
was iN helping the U.S. defeat.
the Splets of communism. yet,
Mr. Bush does not just clorify
Thrkey's military relationship with
the united States, butratur, he
emphasizes the social political AND
economic relationship that exists
between the two countries
Finally, Mr. Bush explained his
intation of discussing new ways
of improving the LOND between, the
two. nations.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 12, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW 15
FROM:
CURT SMITH
SUBJECT:
TURKEY ARRIVAL STATEMENT
On Saturday, July 20, at 10:50 a.m. you will deliver brief
remarks (approximately 6 minutes) upon arrival in Greece, Turkey.
Acknowledged are President Ozal and Prime Minister Yilmaz. Your
speech focuses on the history of our special relationship with
Turkey, Turkish steadfastness in the Gulf, and Turkey's integral
role as a member of the Western community.
(Smith/Grossman)
July 13, 1991
Draft Four
TURKEY.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
President Ozal, Prime Minister Yilmaz, your excellencies, my
friends. Barbara and I are grateful for this gracious reception,
and for the chance to be here in Turkey. // Having heard all our
lives about Turkish hospitality, I can say that reports of its
warmth have not been exaggerated. //
Thirty-two years ago, when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd. Thousands hailed him
in the streets -- cheering not merely America but also our shared
values and ideals. // One sign in particular touched him. It
read: "Welcome to your second home." / Today, I feel as
President Eisenhower did -- that Turkey is a second home. I say
that not merely because of your hospitality -- but because of the
common ideals and interests we share.
Turkish-American friendship reaches back as far as the late
18th century. We have forged close ties through trade and
commerce / military cooperation / and above all, a vision
expressed by your great leader, Kemal Ataturk -- that "the voice
of the government must speak the words of its people. //
Recently, Mr. President, your people proved that friendship
anew -- or as the Turkish proverb says, "good friends become
apparent on black days." (IYI DOST KARA GUNDE BELLI OLUR). When
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, Turkey acted courageously to
2
ensure that aggression would not stand. As the whole world
knows, the international coalition could not have achieved the
liberation of Kuwait without Turkey's pivotal contributions. //
[ [First, Turkey shut down the Iraqi oil pipeline. Then, it
banned cross border trade. When force became unavoidable, you
permitted allied military strikes from your bases. This decision
proved crucial to the success of Operation Desert Storm. /
Furthermore, when you redeployed more than 100,000 troops to the
Iraqi border, that move occupied more than ten Iraqi divisions
and helped deter further Iraqi adventurism. // And because we
were resolute against naked aggression, our Nations stand
together now at the dawning of a new world order. //
[ [ For forty years, Turkey has been an integral part of the
West. Most recently, you have helped the Iron Curtain fall from
Eastern Europe -- spurring democracy abroad just as you have
worked hard to build it at home. // Increasingly, our strategic
relationship has ensured self-determination for nations; for
societies, pluralism; for individuals, choice. It is not only a
military relationship -- but also economic and political,
cultural and spiritual. //
[[Over the next two days, Mr. President, I look forward to
discussing how this relationship can further strengthen the bonds
which link our Nations. // We will explore ways to help other
countries do what Turkey has done: Eliminate illicit opium
production. / We will also talk of human rights / regional
disputes / environmental challenges / and of Turkey's economic
3
reforms -- reforms that have helped you build the basis for
prosperity and take advantage of the abilities, diligence and
ingenuity of the Turkish people. You have shown that you can do
great things, when you have the freedom to do them. //
[ [We will focus on maintaining the strong alliance that has
helped move the West from a Cold War to a warm peace. We will
talk about ways in which our shared notions of democracy and free
enterprise can help us make progress in Cyprus and on the Aegean
Sea. /
[ [Let us build on liberty's triumphs of the past several
years -- and give Turkey its due as a productive and important
member of the community of free Nations. //
[[A Turkish proverb reads, "A shared cup of coffee results
in forty years of memories. " // Mr. President, our shared
conversations can result in deeds and dreams that will inspire
future generations. ]]
Over the next two days, let us have no fear, as Ataturk
said, "of speaking the truth." Instead, let us use the truth to
attain the stable peace and greater prosperity this nation, this
region, and our world deserve. //
And, finally, as I have just come from Greece, let us also
talk of invigorating the path to peace on Cyprus and
reconciliation between Turkey and Greece.
Thank you for the warmth of this reception. God bless
Turkey and the United States of America.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Ankara, Turkey)
For Immediate Release
July 20, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
AND PRESIDENT TURGUT OZAL
IN ARRIVAL CEREMONY
Esenboga Airport
Ankara, Turkey
11:02 A.M. (L)
PRESIDENT OZAL: Mr. President, Mrs. Bush, we are very
happy to have you, a great leader of the United States and the free
world. I take pride and pleasure in extending to you the welcome of
the people of Turkey.
The relations between our two countries has stood the
test of time and changing political times. But we have had no
presidential visits from the U.S. during the last 32 years. Your
visit, for this reason, is all the more important for us. It
highlights the new level Turkish-American cooperation has reached in
pursuit of our common goals. The close and frequent consultations we
have had, especially during the Gulf crisis, were the latest
confirmation of the need for ever closer relations between Turkey and
the United States. On the other hand, I still have vivid memories of
our pleasant stay in Camp David and our talks there on all issues of
mutual interest.
I am confident that our talks during the next days will
pave the way for broader and deeper cooperation between our two
allied countries based on the same values and principles of democracy
and freedom. It will also give us another valuable opportunity to
exchange views at a time that rapid changes are taking place in
Europe. And there are still important programs waiting to be solved
in the Middle East.
I wish you, Mr. President, an enjoyable stay in Turkey,
and hope that you will take back with you good memories. And once
again, I extend to you a very warm welcome. Thank you.
PRESIDENT BUSH: President Ozal and Prime Minister
Yilmaz, your excellencies, my friends. Barbara and I are very
grateful for this generous reception and for the chance to be here in
Turkey. Having heard all our lives about Turkish hospitality, I can
say just from this initial impression that reports of its warmth have
not been exaggerated.
Thirty-two years ago when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd and thousands hailed him in
the streets; cheering not merely America, but also our shared values
and ideals. One sign in particular touched him. It read, "Welcome
to your second home." And today I already feel as President
Eisenhower did, that Turkey is a second home. And I say that not
merely because of your famed hospitality, but because of these common
ideals and interests. Turkish-American friendship reaches back as
far as the late 18th century. And we forged close ties through trade
and commerce, military cooperation, and above all, a vision expressed
by your great leader, Ataturk, that the voice of the government must
speak the words of its people.
And recently, Mr. President, your people proved that
friendship anew, or as the Turkish proverb says, "Good friends become
apparent on black days."
MORE
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, Turkey acted
courageously to ensure that aggression would not stand. And as the
whole world knows, the international coalition could not have
achieved the liberation of Kuwait without Turkey's pivotal
contributions. Because we were resolute against naked aggression,
our nations stand together now at the dawning of a new world order.
Over the next two days in Ankara and historic Instanbul,
Mr. President, I would like to discuss our future with you, your
Prime Minister and with the Turkish people. We'll talk of regional
disputes, environmental challenges, and Turkey's economic reforms --
reforms that have helped you build a foundation for lasting
prosperity.
And here let us strengthen our developing strategic
relationship by agreeing to closer consultations on the vital
political issues we face, building expanded security ties and
establishing a much more vigorous economic dialogue.
But let us not stop there. Let us broaden contacts
between the Turkish and American people so that, in science and
medicine, the environment and education, technology and trade,
culture and human rights, we might understand each other better and
strengthen the bonds that connect us.
And as I've just come from Greece, let's talk about ways
of building a path to peace on Cyprus and making possible the
reconciliation between Turkey and Greece.
For 40 years, Turkey's been an integral part of the West.
And recently, you've helped the Iron Curtain fall from Eastern
Europe, spurring democracy abroad, just as you've worked hard to
build it at home. I firmly believe the years ahead will lead to even
stronger and broader U.S.-Turkish ties, and we look forward to laying
the foundations for the future by maintaining the alliance that has
served us so well.
A Turkish proverb reads, a shared cup of coffee results
in 40 years of memories. Well, Mr. President, our conversations can
result in deeds and dreams that literally will inspire future
generations. So over the next two days in your great country, let's
have no fear, as Ataturk said, of speaking the truth. Indeed, let's
use the truth to attain the stable peace and greater prosperity that
this nation, this region, and our world deserve.
And again, sir, to my friend, the President, let me thank
you for this magnificent reception. To all the officials of the
Turkish government and the court and all the leaders here today,
thank you, too. And may God bless your great country, and ours, the
United States of America, as well. Thank you. (Applause.)
END
11:15 A.M. (L)
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authority. And the administration has already made, I think, a great
deal of progress. We've set in motion a substantial part of the
strategy already, in other words, without waiting for needed
legislation -- legislation that's needed in other areas.
On the legislative front, we've made substantial headway
since we released the strategy last February. And I just can't tell
you how much I appreciate the leadership of the members of Congress
that are here. We're talking principally about the Senate bill here,
but Senator Johnston and Senator Wallop, the Senate Energy Committee
passed a comprehensive and a balanced energy bill, one which embodies
the key elements of our strategy. And for them it hasn't been easy.
They've had to compensate and consider a lot of interests up there,
but they've done a superb job. And I urge the full Senate to act
swiftly on this bill which should win support from conservationists
and industry alike.
There's been a lot said about the Johnston-Wallop bill,
some of it, frankly, not very accurate. Let me tell you what it
actually does. On balance, it defines a very positive role in energy
for the federal government. It enhances efficiency, energy
efficiency, in areas like building efficiency standards, federal
energy management efforts, energy conservation investments by
utilities, and the development of new transportation technologies and
alternative fuels.
On the supply side, it ensures access to the energy we
need to sustain continued growth, growth that is environmentally
sound. And we've made a lot of progress on cleaner-burning gasoline
over the last few years -- private industry doing a superb job with
its own research in this area. And in the bill before the Senate,
we've encouraged the use of a whole range of environmentally-sound
fuels like ethanol, methanol, electricity, propane, and certainly,
encouraging the use of more clean burning natural gas.
We anticipate that the Johnston-Wallop bill will reach
the Senate floor hopefully right after the August recess. I would
defer to the experts, but that's what we're hoping for. It won't get
there -- they've a pretty full calendar before the August recess.
The House began mark-up on the bill last week, and we're hoping for
the same comprehensive approach there that was achieved in the
Senate.
We need Congress to act wisely and, I think, act soon --
and I know these members agree with that -- on this important
domestic policy initiative. And we need action on all fronts: to
remain world leaders in technology; to protect the environment; to
make the most of our domestic resources; and to encourage energy
efficiency through incentives for industrial, commercial and private
consumers.
Unfortunately, some critics don't seem to see the big
picture. They focus on one or two issues that admittedly are
controversial. And if I think they're controversial, talk to the
senators and congressmen about it, because they get hammered on all
sides on these issues. ANWR clearly is one of them.
And let me give you a little history. In 1980, Congress
specifically avoided designating part of the coastal plain in Alaska
-- the ANWR, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -- as wilderness.
And instead, Congress asked the Interior Department to determine
whether environment. the resources of ANWR could be developed without harming the
Well, since then, Interior has conducted or examined more
than 170 studies. And time after time, these studies have shown that
under strict environmental oversight, ANWR's coastal plain and its
resources could, indeed, be developed safely. The wildlife will be
protected. John Turner, the Director of Fish and Wildlife, is here
today, and he's conducted rigorous studies. The way of life will be
protected. And finally, the state of Alaska fully supports ANWR's
development.
MORE
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
July 24, 1991
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
ON NATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
Room 450
Old Executive Office Building
2:53 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Please be seated. Thank you all very
much. Well, may I just thank everybody for coming, and first of all
greet our Secretaries: Jim Watkins, who is doing an absolutely
superb job on the energy front, and I'm delighted that he's here.
And I think after I do my number here, why, he will get into a lot
more of the substance. But I want to salute also Manuel Lujan and
Bill Reilly, key players in our drive to do a better job on the
energy front.
And, of course, we have in the front row, in case those
of you in the back haven't seen them, Senator Wallop and Senator
Bennett Johnston and Phil Sharp. And Mike Deland is over here. I'm
getting in trouble because I'm going to -- I thought Martin Allday
was supposed to be here from FERC. There he is right there in the
second row -- Midland, Texas man. (Laughter.) Thank you again.
Five months ago -- and many of you, maybe not all, but
put it this way, most were probably here that day -- we announced our
comprehensive and balanced strategy for an energy future that is
secure, efficient and environmentally sound. And our National Energy
Strategy is designed to meet needs this nation can't afford to
compromise: continued economic growth, increased energy efficiency,
strong environmental protection and then a reduced dependence on
foreign oil.
This strategy relies on the magic of the marketplace, the
resourcefulness of the American people and the responsible leadership
of industry and government. As we enter the next American century,
this balanced approach will propel a larger and larger American
economy in a more and more energy-efficient way.
And some have pushed for radical measures in order to
reduce the oil imports and reduce our dependency; measures that, in
my view, would hurt American industries and jobs and consumers. So
we've got to act with care, but it is our firm belief that we've got
to act comprehensively.
And our Energy Strategy strikes a balance. We believe it
is a sound and reasonable middle ground that will achieve greater
energy security without endangering the environment or stopping the
economy in its tracks.
We start by using energy more efficiently. And we've got
to accelerate our research efforts, to keep America on the cutting
edge of new energy technologies like alternative fuels, electric
cars, high-speed rail, solar and geothermal, safer and more secure
nuclear technology.
Today, we want to build an energy future that opens the
door to new and diverse energy sources, because our energy future
should never be at the mercy of foreign exporters.
As Jim Watkins will tell you, most of the initiatives
contained in this strategy can be implemented under existing
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So I urge the Congress to take a look at these facts,
more than 170 studies and the considered opinion of Alaska's own
government, and not to be distracted by the critics, many of whom
come from the extreme side. There are some that aren't, that just
reasonably have doubt, but we cannot let our policy be shaped in this
manner. And .SO please encourage people to take a look at the record.
Of course, all of you are here today because you can make
a difference in the energy future of this country. And some people
act as if Washington can snap its fingers and impose an energy
strategy on the rest of the country. We know that just won't work.
The best part of our strategy is that it does draw upon
our greatest resource -- I'd call it a national resource -- and that
is the ingenuity of our own people. With their resourcefulness, we
can ensure that America in the next century will be energy efficient,
environmentally sound and economically strong.
And so I really wanted to come over here today, first of
all to say thank you, to salute those members of Congress who are out
front and laying it on the line -- it's not without a political
downside to any of them -- to stand up courageously for the kind of
program that we've talked about here.
And as Bennett, Malcolm and Congressman Sharp will tell
you, sure there are differences from time to time, but we're all on
the same general track here. And I think it's the right one for our
country.
So I want to thank you for your support. And I hope, and
I'm right confident looking around this room, that we can count on
your continuing support. So thank you all very much for your
interest, taking the time from these fantastically busy schedules
that everybody around this room has. And we're with you. I'm
strongly in support of this program that our able Secretary, Jim
Watkins will outline in more detail. And once again, thanks for
coming. (Applause.)
END
3:04 P.M. EDT
THE WHITE HOUSE
91 31 22 A9:50 12, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR TONY SNOW
FROM:
ROGER B. PORTER
RBP
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Arrival Statement, Ankara,
Turkey
We have reviewed the attached draft and have no suggested
changes from a policy standpoint. We approve of the draft
remarks in their current form.
CC: Phillip D. Brady
252931SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
7/10/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00PM, FRIDAY, JULY 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SUBJECT:
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
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BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
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PORTER ROSE
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, FRIDAY, JULY 12. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Grossman)
July 10, 1991
91 JUL 10 PM 56
Draft Four
TURKEY.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
Mr. President, your excellencies, my friends. Barbara and I
are grateful for this gracious reception, and for the chance to
be here in Turkey. // Having heard all our lives about Turkish
hospitality, I can say that reports of its warmth have not been
exaggerated. //
Thirty-two years ago, when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd. Thousands hailed him
in the streets -- cheering not merely America but our shared
values and ideals. // One sign in particular touched him. It
read: "Welcome to your second home. / Today, I feel as
President Eisenhower did -- that Turkey is a second home. I say
that not merely because of your hospitality -- but because of the
common ideals and interests we share.
Turkish-American friendship reaches back as far as the late
18th century. We have forged close ties through trade and
investment / military cooperation / and above all, a vision
expressed by Kemal Attaturk -- that "the voice of the government
must speak the words of its people.' //
Recently, Mr. President, your people proved that friendship
anew -- or as a Turkish proverb says, "good friends become
apparent on black days." (IYI DOST KARA GUNDE BELLI OLUR) When
2
one of your neighbors cast an "evil eye" on a smaller country,
Turkey acted to to ensure that brutality in Kuwait would not
stand. //
First, Turkey shut down the Iraqi oil pipeline. Then, it
banned cross border trade. When force became unavoidable, you
permitted allied military strikes from your bases. This decision
proved crucial to the success of Operation Desert Storm. /
Furthermore, when you redeployed more than 100,000 troops to the
Iraqi border. That move occupied more than ten Iraqi divisions
and helped deter further Iraqi adventurism. // Because we were
resolute against naked aggression, our Nations stand together at
the dawning of a new world order. //
For forty years, Turkey has been an integral part of the
European community. Most recently, you have helped the Iron
Curtain fall from Eastern Europe -- spurring democracy abroad
just as you have worked hard to build it at home. //
Increasingly, our strategic relationship has ensured self-
determination for nations; for societies, pluralism; for
individuals, choice. It is not only a military relationship --
but also economic and political, cultural and spiritual. //
Over the next two days, Mr. President, I look forward to
discussing how this relationship can further strengthen the bonds
which link our Nations. // We will explore ways to help other
countries do what Turkey has done: Eliminate illicit opium
production. / We will also talk of human rights / regional
disputes / environmental challenges / and of Turkey's economic
3
reforms -- reforms that have helped you build the basis for
prosperity and take advantage of the abilities, diligence and
ingenuity of the Turkish people. You have shown that you can do
great things, when you have the freedom to do them. //
We will focus on maintaining the strong alliance that has
helped move the West from a Cold War to a warm peace. We will
talk about ways in which our shared notions of democracy and free
enterprise can help us make progress in Cyprus and on the Aegean
Sea. /
Let us build on liberty's triumphs of the past several years
-- and give Turkey its due as a productive and important member
of the community of free Nations. //
A Turkish proverb reads, "A shared cup of coffee results in
forty years of memories. " // Mr. President, our shared
conversations can result in deeds and dreams that will inspire
future generations. /
Over the next two days, let us have no fear, as Attaturk
said, "of speaking the truth." Instead, let us use the truth to
attain the stable peace and greater prosperity this nation, this
region, and our world deserve. //
Thank you for the warmth of this reception. God bless
Turkey and the United States of America.
#
#
#
#
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 12, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW
15
FROM:
CURT SMITH
SUBJECT:
TURKEY ARRIVAL STATEMENT
On Saturday, July 20, at 10:50 a.m. you will deliver brief
remarks (approximately 6 minutes) upon arrival in Greece, Turkey.
Acknowledged are President Ozal and Prime Minister Yilmaz. Your
speech focuses on the history of our special relationship with
Turkey, Turkish steadfastness in the Gulf, and Turkey's integral
role as a member of the Western community.
(Smith/Grossman)
July 13, 1991
Draft Four
TURKEY.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
President Ozal, Prime Minister Yilmaz, your excellencies, my
friends. Barbara and I are grateful for this gracious reception,
and for the chance to be here in Turkey. 11 Having heard all our
lives about Turkish hospitality, I can say that reports of its
warmth have not been exaggerated. //
Thirty-two years ago, when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd. Thousands hailed him
in the streets -- cheering not merely America but also our shared
values and ideals. // One sign in particular touched him. It
read: "Welcome to your second home." / Today, I feel as
President Eisenhower did -- that Turkey is a second home. I say
that not merely because of your hospitality -- but because of the
common ideals and interests we share.
Turkish-American friendship reaches back as far as the late
18th century. We have forged close ties through trade and
commerce / military cooperation / and above all, a vision
expressed by your great leader, Kemal Ataturk -- that "the voice
of the government must speak the words of its people. //
Recently, Mr. President, your people proved that friendship
anew -- or as the Turkish proverb says, "good friends become
apparent on black days." (IYI DOST KARA GUNDE BELLI OLUR). When
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, Turkey acted courageously to
2
ensure that aggression would not stand. As the whole world
knows, the international coalition could not have achieved the
liberation of Kuwait without Turkey's pivotal contributions. //
[ [First, Turkey shut down the Iraqi oil pipeline. Then, it
banned cross border trade. When force became unavoidable, you
permitted allied military strikes from your bases. This decision
proved crucial to the success of Operation Desert Storm. /
Furthermore, when you redeployed more than 100,000 troops to the
Iraqi border, that move occupied more than ten Iraqi divisions
and helped deter further Iraqi adventurism. // And because we
were resolute against naked aggression, our Nations stand
together now at the dawning of a new world order. //
[ [For forty years, Turkey has been an integral part of the
West. Most recently, you have helped the Iron Curtain fall from
Eastern Europe -- spurring democracy abroad just as you have
worked hard to build it at home. // Increasingly, our strategic
relationship has ensured self-determination for nations; for
societies, pluralism; for individuals, choice. It is not only a
military relationship -- but also economic and political,
cultural and spiritual. //
[[Over the next two days, Mr. President, I look forward to
discussing how this relationship can further strengthen the bonds
which link our Nations. // We will explore ways to help other
countries do what Turkey has done: Eliminate illicit opium
production. / We will also talk of human rights / regional
disputes / environmental challenges / and of Turkey's economic
3
reforms -- reforms that have helped you build the basis for
prosperity and take advantage of the abilities, diligence and
ingenuity of the Turkish people. You have shown that you can do
great things, when you have the freedom to do them. //
[ [We will focus on maintaining the strong alliance that has
helped move the West from a Cold War to a warm peace. We will
talk about ways in which our shared notions of democracy and free
enterprise can help us make progress in Cyprus and on the Aegean
Sea. /
[ [Let us build on liberty's triumphs of the past several
years -- and give Turkey its due as a productive and important
member of the community of free Nations. //
[[A Turkish proverb reads, "A shared cup of coffee results
in forty years of memories." // Mr. President, our shared
conversations can result in deeds and dreams that will inspire
future generations. ]]
Over the next two days, let us have no fear, as Ataturk
said, "of speaking the truth. " Instead, let us use the truth to
attain the stable peace and greater prosperity this nation, this
region, and our world deserve. //
And, finally, as I have just come from Greece, let us also
talk of invigorating the path to peace on Cyprus and
reconciliation between Turkey and Greece.
Thank you for the warmth of this reception. God bless
Turkey and the United States of America.
Document No. 252931SS
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
91 JUL is A9:29
7/16/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SUBJECT:
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
PORTER ROSE
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Grossman)
July 13, 1991
Draft Four
TURKEY.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
President Ozal, Prime Minister Yilmaz, your excellencies, my
friends. Barbara and I are grateful for this gracious reception,
and for the chance to be here in Turkey. //
Thirty-two years ago, when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd. Thousands hailed him
in the streets -- cheering not merely America but also our shared
values and ideals. // One sign in particular touched him. It
read: "Welcome to your second home." / Today, I feel as
President Eisenhower did -- I am touched as well. I say that not
merely because of your hospitality -- but because of the common
ideals and interests we share.
Turkish-American friendship reaches back as far as the late
18th century. We have forged close ties through trade and
commerce / military cooperation / and above all, a vision
expressed by your great leader, Kemal Ataturk -- that "the voice
of the government must speak the words of its people. " //
Recently, Mr. President, your people proved that friendship
anew -- or as the Turkish proverb says, "good friends become
apparent on black days." (IYI DOST KARA GUNDE BELLI OLUR). When
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, Turkey acted courageously to
ensure that aggression would not stand. As the whole world
2
knows, the international coalition could not have achieved the
liberation of Kuwait without Turkey's pivotal contributions. //
[First, Turkey shut down the Iraqi oil pipeline. Then, it
banned cross border trade. When force became unavoidable, you
permitted allied military strikes from your bases. This decision
proved crucial to the success of Operation Desert Storm. /
Furthermore, when you redeployed more than 100,000 troops to the
Iraqi border, that move occupied more than ten Iraqi divisions
and helped deter further Iraqi adventurism. 11 And because we
were resolute against naked aggression, our Nations now stand
together at the dawning of a new world order. //
[[For forty years, Turkey has been an integral part of the
West. Most recently, you have helped the Iron Curtain fall from
Eastern Europe -- spurring democracy abroad just as you have
worked hard to build it at home. // Increasingly, our strategic
relationship has ensured self-determination for nations; for
societies, pluralism; for individuals, choice. It is not only a
military relationship -- but also economic and political,
cultural and spiritual. //
[[Over the next two days, Mr. President, I look forward to
discussing how this relationship can further strengthen the bonds
which link our Nations. // We will explore ways to help other
countries do what Turkey has done: like eliminating illicit
opium production. / We will also talk of human rights / regional
disputes / environmental challenges / and of Turkey's economic
reforms -- reforms that have helped you build the basis for
3
prosperity by building on the abilities, diligence and ingenuity
of the Turkish people. You have shown that you can do great
things, when you have the freedom to do them. //
We will focus on maintaining the strong alliance that has
served us so well over the years. We will talk about ways in
which our shared notions of democracy and free enterprise can
help us make progress in Cyprus and on the Aegean Sea./
A Turkish proverb reads, "A shared cup of coffee results in
forty years of memories. // Mr. President, our shared
conversations can result in deeds and dreams that will inspire
future generations.
Over the next two days, let us have no fear, as Kemal
Ataturk said, "of speaking the truth." Instead, let us use the
truth to attain the stable peace and greater prosperity this
nation, this region, and our world deserve. //
And, finally, as I have just come from Greece, let us also
talk of invigorating the path to peace on Cyprus and
reconciliation between Turkey and Greece.
Thank you for the warmth of this reception. God bless
Turkey and the United States of America.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 12, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW 15
FROM:
CURT SMITH
SUBJECT:
TURKEY ARRIVAL STATEMENT
On Saturday, July 20, at 10:50 a.m. you will deliver brief
remarks (approximately 6 minutes) upon arrival in Greece, Turkey.
Acknowledged are President Ozal and Prime Minister Yilmaz. Your
speech focuses on the history of our special relationship with
Turkey, Turkish steadfastness in the Gulf, and Turkey's integral
role as a member of the Western community.
(Smith/Grossman)
July 13, 1991
Draft Four
TURKEY.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
President Ozal, Prime Minister Yilmaz, your excellencies, my
friends. Barbara and I are grateful for this gracious reception,
and for the chance to be here in Turkey. // Having heard all our
lives about Turkish hospitality, I can say that reports of its
warmth have not been exaggerated. //
Thirty-two years ago, when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd. Thousands hailed him
in the streets -- cheering not merely America but also our shared
values and ideals. 11 One sign in particular touched him. It
read: "Welcome to your second home." / Today, I feel as
President Eisenhower did -- that Turkey is a second home. I say
that not merely because of your hospitality -- but because of the
common ideals and interests we share.
Turkish-American friendship reaches back as far as the late
18th century. We have forged close ties through trade and
commerce / military cooperation / and above all, a vision
expressed E your great leader, Kemal Ataturk -- that "the voice
of the government must speak the words of its people. 11
Recently, Mr. President, your people proved that friendship
anew -- or as the Turkish proverb says, "good friends become
apparent on black days." (IYI DOST KARA GUNDE BELLI OLUR). When
Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, Turkey acted courageously to
2
ensure that aggression would not stand. As the whole world
knows, the international coalition could not have achieved the
liberation of Kuwait without Turkey's pivotal contributions. / /
[ [First, Turkey shut down the Iraqi oil pipeline. Then, it
banned cross border trade. When force became unavoidable, you
permitted allied military strikes from your bases. This decision
proved crucial to the success of Operation Desert Storm. /
Furthermore, when you redeployed more than 100,000 troops to the
Iraqi border, that move occupied more than ten Iraqi divisions
and helped deter further Iraqi adventurism. // And because we
were resolute against naked aggression, our Nations stand
together now at the dawning of a new world order. //
[[For forty years, Turkey has been an integral part of the
West. Most recently, you have helped the Iron Curtain fall from
Eastern Europe -- spurring democracy abroad just as you have
worked hard to build it at home. // Increasingly, our strategic
relationship has ensured self-determination for nations; for
societies, pluralism; for individuals, choice. It is not only a
military relationship -- but also economic and political,
cultural and spiritual. 11
[[over the next two days, Mr. President, I look forward to
discussing how this relationship can further strengthen the bonds
which link our Nations. // We will explore ways to help other
countries do what Turkey has done: Eliminate illicit opium
production. / We will also talk of human rights / regional
disputes / environmental challenges / and of Turkey's economic
3
reforms -- reforms that have helped you build the basis for
prosperity and take advantage of the abilities, diligence and
ingenuity of the Turkish people. You have shown that you can do
great things, when you have the freedom to do them. 11
[[We will focus on maintaining the strong alliance that has
helped move the West from a Cold War to a warm peace. We will
talk about ways in which our shared notions of democracy and free
enterprise can help us make progress in Cyprus and on the Aegean
Sea. /
[[Let us build on liberty's triumphs of the past several
years -- and give Turkey its due as a productive and important
member of the community of free Nations. //
[[A Turkish proverb reads, "A shared cup of coffee results
in forty years of memories.' 11 Mr. President, our shared
conversations can result in deeds and dreams that will inspire
future generations. ]]
Over the next two days, let us have no fear, as Ataturk
said, "of speaking the truth." Instead, let us use the truth to
attain the stable peace and greater prosperity this nation, this
region, and our world deserve. //
And finally, as I have just come from Greece, let us also
talk of invigorating the path to peace on Cyprus and
reconciliation between Turkey and Greece.
Thank you for the warmth of this reception. God bless
Turkey and the United States of America.
SHOULD WE
WAIT FOR DZ
COMMENTS?
252931SS
Document No.
5197
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
7/10/91
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00PM, FRIDAY, JULY 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SUBJECT:
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
a
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BRADY
>
SMITH
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
P
PORTER ROSE
GRAY
HOLIDAY
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, FRIDAY, JULY 12. Thank you.
I
MASTER
RESPONSE:
July 13, 1991
The NSC Staff concurs with the changes indicated.
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
Brent Scowcroft
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
RECEIVED
91JUL 10 P3: 40
WHELDE
(Smith/Grossman)
91 JUL 10 PM : 56
July 10, 1991
Draft Four
TURKEY. TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
Prime Minister Yilmaz,
Mr. President your excellencies, my friends. Barbara and I
are grateful for this gracious reception, and for the chance to
be here in Turkey. // Having heard all our lives about Turkish
hospitality, I can say that reports of its warmth have not been
exaggerated. //
Thirty-two years ago, when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd. Thousands hailed him
Stat
in the streets cheering not merely America but our shared
values and ideals. H One sign in particular touched him. It
read: "Welcome to your second home. " / Today, I feel as
President Eisenhower did -- that Turkey is a second home. I say
that not merely because of your hospitality -- but because of the
common ideals and interests we share.
Turkish-American friendship reaches back as far as the late
18th century. We have forged close ties through trade and commerce
investment / military cooperation / and above all, a vision
your great
expressed by/ Kemal Attaturk -- that "the voice of the government
must speak the words of its people. " //
Recently, Mr. President, your people proved that friendship
anew -- or as a Turkish proverb says, "good friends become
apparent on black days. " (IYI DOST KARA GUNDE BELLI OLUR) When
RSaddam Hossein invaded Kuwait,
one of your courageously neighbors cast an "evil eye" on a smaller country,
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resolute against naked aggression, our Nations stand together,at
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just as you have worked hard to build it at home. //
Increasingly, our strategic relationship has ensured self-
determination for nations; for societies, pluralism; for
individuals, choice. It is not only a military relationship --
but also economic and political, cultural and spiritual.
/
Over the next two days, Mr. President, I look forward to
discussing how this relationship can further strengthen the bonds
which link our Nations. // We will explore ways to help other
countries do what Turkey has done: Eliminate illicit opium
production. / We will alsó talk of human rights / regional
disputes / environmental challenges / and of Turkey's economic
3
r/eforms -- reforms that have helped you build the basis for
prosperity and take advantage of the abilities, diligence and
ingenuity of the Turkish people. You have shown that you can do
great things, when you have the freedom to do them. //
We will focus on maintaining the strong alliance that has
helped move the West from a Cold War to a warm peace. We will
talk about ways in which our shared notions of democracy and free
enterprise can help us make progress in Cyprus and on the Aegean
$ea. /
Let us build on liberty's triumphs of the past several years
-- and give Turkey its due as a productive and important member
of the community of free Nations. //
A Turkish proverb reads, "A shared cup of coffee results in
forty years of memories." 11 Mr President, our shared
conversations can result in deeds and dreams that will inspire
future generations. / ]]
Over the next two days, let us have no fear, as Attaturk
said, "of speaking the truth." Instead, let us use the truth to
attain the stable peace and greater prosperity this nation, this
region, and our world deserve. //
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INSERT A
Our shared past has, indeed, been glorious and purposeful. But
over the next two days in Ankara and historic Istanbul, Mr.
President, I would like to discuss with you, Prime Minister
Yilmaz and the Turkish people our future. We believe the years
ahead will lead to even stronger and broader U.S. -Turkish ties.
Let us create a new strategic relationship-- closer consultations
on the vital political issues we face, expanded security ties,
and a much more vigorous economic dialogue to spur trade and
investment.
But let us not stop there. We should also agree to broaden the
contacts between the Turkish and American peoples so that in
science and medicine, the environment and education, we
strengthen the bonds that connect us to each other.
And, finally, as I have just come from Greece, let us also talk
of invigorating the path to peace on Cyprus and reconciliation
between Turkey and Greece.
252931SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
7/10/91
91 JUL 10 P4: 08
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 4:00PM, FRIDAY, JULY 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SUBJECT:
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE NIC
S
SUNUNU
PETERSMEYER
SCOWCROFT
PORTER N/C
P
DARMAN N/L
ROGICH NC
a
BRADY
P
SMITH NIC
BROMLEY
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
DEMAREST
SNOW
FITZWATER
P
PORTER ROSE
GRAY OR
HOLIDAY N/L
REMARKS:
Please provide comments/edits on the attached directly
to Tony Snow, Rm. 122, x2930, with a copy to this office
NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, FRIDAY, JULY 12. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
PHILLIP D. BRADY
Assistant to the President
and Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
(Smith/Grossman)
July 10, 1991
91 JUL 10 PM 56
Draft Four
TURKEY.TS
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ARRIVAL STATEMENT
ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991
Mr. President, your excellencies, my friends. Barbara and I
are grateful for this gracious reception, and for the chance to
be here in Turkey. // Having heard all our lives about Turkish
hospitality, I can say that reports of its warmth have not been
exaggerated. //
Thirty-two years ago, when President Eisenhower visited
Turkey, he was greeted by a roaring crowd. Thousands hailed him
in the streets -- cheering not merely America but our shared
values and ideals. // One sign in particular touched him. It
read: "Welcome to your second home. / Today, I feel as
President Eisenhower did -- that Turkey is a second home. I say
that not merely because of your hospitality -- but because of the
common ideals and interests we share.
Turkish-American friendship reaches back as far as the late
18th century. We have forged close ties through trade and
investment / military cooperation / and above all, a vision
expressed by Kemal Attaturk -- that "the voice of the government
must speak the words of its people. //
Recently, Mr. President, your people proved that friendship
anew -- or as a Turkish proverb says, "good friends become
apparent on black days." (IYI DOST KARA GUNDE BELLI OLUR). When
2
one of your neighbors cast an "evil eye" on a smaller country,
Turkey acted to to ensure that brutality in Kuwait would not
stand. //
First, Turkey shut down the Iraqi oil pipeline. Then, it
banned cross border trade. When force became unavoidable, you
permitted allied military strikes from your bases. This decision
proved crucial to the success of Operation Desert Storm. /
Furthermore, when you redeployed more than 100,000 troops to the
Iraqi border. That move occupied more than ten Iraqi divisions
and helped deter further Iraqi adventurism. // Because we were
resolute against naked aggression, our Nations stand together at
the dawning of a new world order. //
For forty years, Turkey has been an integral part of the
European community. Most recently, you have helped the Iron
Curtain fall from Eastern Europe -- spurring democracy abroad
just as you have worked hard to build it at home. //
Increasingly, our strategic relationship has ensured self-
determination for nations; for societies, pluralism; for
individuals, choice. It is not only a military relationship --
but also economic and political, cultural and spiritual. //
Over the next two days, Mr. President, I look forward to
discussing how this relationship can further strengthen the bonds
which link our Nations. // We will explore ways to help other
countries do what Turkey has done: Eliminate illicit opium
production. / We will also talk of human rights / regional
disputes / environmental challenges / and of Turkey's economic
3
reforms -- reforms that have helped you build the basis for
prosperity and take advantage of the abilities, diligence and
ingenuity of the Turkish people. You have shown that you can do
great things, when you have the freedom to do them. //
We will focus on maintaining the strong alliance that has
helped move the West from a Cold War to a warm peace. We will
talk about ways in which our shared notions of democracy and free
enterprise can help us make progress in Cyprus and on the Aegean
Sea. /
Let us build on liberty's triumphs of the past several years
-- and give Turkey its due as a productive and important member
of the community of free Nations. //
A Turkish proverb reads, "A shared cup of coffee results in
forty years of memories." // Mr. President, our shared
conversations can result in deeds and dreams that will inspire
future generations. /
Over the next two days, let us have no fear, as Attaturk
said, "of speaking the truth." Instead, let us use the truth to
attain the stable peace and greater prosperity this nation, this
region, and our world deserve. //
Thank you for the warmth of this reception. God bless
Turkey and the United States of America.
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ARRIVAL STATEMENT \ ANKARA, TURKEY
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1991 \ 10:50 A.M.
PRESIDENT OZAL, PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ, YOUR
EXCELLENCIES, MY FRIENDS. BARBARA AND I ARE GRATEFUL
FOR THIS GRACIOUS RECEPTION, AND FOR THE CHANCE TO BE
HERE IN TURKEY. // HAVING HEARD ALL OUR LIVES ABOUT
TURKISH HOSPITALITY, I CAN SAY THAT REPORTS OF ITS
WARMTH HAVE NOT BEEN EXAGGERATED. //
THIRTY-TWO YEARS AGO, WHEN PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
VISITED TURKEY, HE WAS GREETED BY A ROARING CROWD.
- 2 -
THOUSANDS HAILED HIM IN THE STREETS -- CHEERING NOT
MERELY AMERICA BUT ALSO OUR SHARED VALUES AND IDEALS.
// ONE SIGN IN PARTICULAR TOUCHED HIM. IT READ:
"WELCOME TO YOUR SECOND HOME." / TODAY, I FEEL AS
PRESIDENT EISENHOWER DID -- THAT TURKEY IS A SECOND
HOME. I SAY THAT NOT MERELY BECAUSE OF YOUR FAMED
TURKISH HOSPITALITY -- BUT BECAUSE OF OUR COMMON IDEALS
AND INTERESTS.
- 3 -
TURKISH-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP REACHES BACK AS FAR AS
THE LATE 18TH CENTURY. WE HAVE FORGED CLOSE TIES
THROUGH TRADE AND COMMERCE / MILITARY COOPERATION / AND
ABOVE ALL, A VISION EXPRESSED BY YOUR GREAT LEADER,
KEMAL ATATURK -- THAT "THE VOICE OF THE GOVERNMENT MUST
SPEAK THE WORDS OF ITS PEOPLE." //
RECENTLY, MR. PRESIDENT, YOUR PEOPLE PROVED THAT
FRIENDSHIP ANEW -- OR AS THE TURKISH PROVERB SAYS,
"GOOD FRIENDS BECOME APPARENT ON BLACK DAYS."
- 4 -
WHEN SADDAM HUSSEIN INVADED KUWAIT, TURKEY ACTED
COURAGEOUSLY TO ENSURE THAT AGGRESSION WOULD NOT STAND.
As THE WHOLE WORLD KNOWS, THE INTERNATIONAL COALITION
COULD NOT HAVE ACHIEVED THE LIBERATION OF KUWAIT
WITHOUT TURKEY'S PIVOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS. //
Now, BECAUSE WE WERE RESOLUTE AGAINST NAKED
AGGRESSION, OUR NATIONS STAND TOGETHER NOW AT THE
DAWNING OF A NEW WORLD ORDER.
- 5 -
OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS IN ANKARA AND HISTORIC
ISTANBUL, MR. PRESIDENT, I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS OUR
FUTURE WITH YOU, PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ AND WITH THE
TURKISH PEOPLE.
WE WILL TALK OF REGIONAL DISPUTES / ENVIRONMENTAL
CHALLENGES / AND TURKEY'S ECONOMIC REFORMS -- REFORMS
THAT HAVE HELPED YOU BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LASTING
PROSPERITY.
- 6 -
HERE, LET US STRENGTHEN OUR DEVELOPING STRATEGIC
RELATIONSHIP BY AGREEING TO CLOSER CONSULTATIONS ON THE
VITAL POLITICAL ISSUES WE FACE / BUILDING EXPANDED
SECURITY TIES / AND ESTABLISHING A MUCH MORE VIGOROUS
ECONOMIC DIALOGUE.
LET US TAKE UP THE CHALLENGES OF FREE TRADE AND
HUMAN RIGHTS.
- 7 -
BUT LET US NOT STOP THERE. LET US BROADEN CONTACTS
BETWEEN THE TURKISH AND AMERICAN PEOPLE, so THAT IN
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE / THE ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATION
/ TECHNOLOGY AND TRADE / CULTURE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
-- WE MIGHT UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER BETTER -- AND
STRENGTHEN THE BONDS THAT CONNECT US.
- 8 -
AND AS I HAVE JUST COME FROM GREECE, LET US TALK
ABOUT WAYS OF BUILDING A PATH TO PEACE ON CYPRUS AND
MAKING POSSIBLE THE RECONCILIATION BETWEEN TURKEY AND
GREECE.
FOR FORTY YEARS, TURKEY HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART
OF THE WEST. RECENTLY, YOU HAVE HELPED THE IRON
CURTAIN FALL FROM EASTERN EUROPE -- SPURRING DEMOCRACY
ABROAD JUST AS YOU HAVE WORKED HARD TO BUILD IT AT
HOME. //
- 9 -
WE BELIEVE THE YEARS AHEAD WILL LEAD TO EVEN
STRONGER AND BROADER U.S.-TURKISH TIES. WE LOOK
FORWARD TO LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE BY
MAINTAINING THE ALLIANCE THAT HAS SERVED US so WELL.
A TURKISH PROVERB READS, "A SHARED CUP OF COFFEE
RESULTS IN FORTY YEARS OF MEMORIES. " // MR. PRESIDENT,
OUR CONVERSATIONS CAN RESULT IN DEEDS AND DREAMS THAT
WILL INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS.
- 10 -
OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS, LET US HAVE NO FEAR, AS
ATATURK SAID, "OF SPEAKING THE TRUTH." INDEED, LET US
USE THE TRUTH TO ATTAIN THE STABLE PEACE AND GREATER
PROSPERITY THIS NATION, THIS REGION, AND OUR WORLD
DESERVE. //
THANK YOU FOR THE WARMTH OF THIS RECEPTION. GOD
BLESS TURKEY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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