Turgut Özal Quotes

1927–1993

Halil Turgut Özal (October 13, 1927 – April 17, 1993) was the twentieth prime minister (December 13, 1983 to October 31, 1989) and the eighth president (November 9, 1989 to April 17, 1993) of the Turkish Republic. Özal founded the Motherland Party and was its leader from May 20, 1983 to October 31, 1989.

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In all these countries, (Özal swept his hand across the map from Afghanistan to Algeria) too many people have too little hope.

The only thing not to do in a crisis situation is to remain in the status quo. Up to the present every crisis has ultimately served as a springboard for progress.

Turkey must show its teeth to Armenia. What harm would it do if a few bombs were dropped on the Armenian side by Turkish troops holding maneuvers on the border?

What if we officially recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide and face up to our past?

Now, we changed it, here you are!

In the Motherland Party's congress. Seconds before assassination attempt by Kartal Demirağ (1988)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Turgut Özal (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.