Speeches

Turkish Resistance by Metin Camcigil

We have just viewed a documentary about the extraordinary transformation of a society from neglect by its own state, to becoming a nation state, to gaining national identity, freedom, and dignity. This was not a small feat, difficult to grasp in abstract. To appreciate its value in today’s terms, you can visualize Saudi Arabia adopting a republican parliamentary system, changing...

Remembering Atatürk in the US House of Representatives

HON. STEVE COHEN OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 17, 2012 Mr. Speaker, as countries in the Middle East undergo drastic change, they are redefining their political systems, looking to other countries in the region, like Turkey, to serve as examples of positive transition. In Turkey, November 10th is a date remembered for the premature death of Kemal...

Commemorating May 19, Youth and Sports Day

HON. STEVE COHEN OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 17, 2012 "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate May 19 as a significant day in the history of our friend and ally the Republic of Turkey. In Turkey, May 19 is celebrated as the commemoration of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the Founder of the Republic of Turkey. It was...

In Celebration of May 19th: Atatürk’s 125th Birthday speech

New Zealand Ambassador Roy Ferguson Mr. Edib, President of Atatürk Society, Mr. Yavalar, Chairman of Ataturk Society, the Honorable Gingrich, the Honorable Livingston, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is an honor for me to be here today at this commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of a great statesman. I guess some of you at least are wondering why the...

In Celebration of May 19th 2005: Youth Day

Senator Chuck Hagel Mr. President I want to thank you and congratulate you, and the founder, and all of you who have had so much to do with this organization. Your organization played a relevant role in furthering understanding between the two countries, relevant to the challenges of the day. In your remarks, Mr. President, I thought you captured not only the...

Equal Rights for Women

Metin Camcigil, Former President of ASA We are assembled today to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Turkish women’s right to vote, as well as the 80th anniversary of co-education in Turkey. The law recognizing the voting rights was passed on December 5th, 1934, and the one on co-education on March 3rd, 1924. This does not mean however that an equally important...

The Making of U.S. Foreign Policy on Turkey

Cathleen Boivin Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues, and Students: My acquaintance with Turkey and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began in 1963. I had just turned 13 and was going into the 8th grade - not much younger than Abigail. My world was swimming pools, day camps, and riding my bicycle. However, when my father accepted the job as director of the American Lisan ve...

In Celebration of May 19th 2004: Youth Day

Abigail Bowman Hello! I’m so honored to be here today for this celebration of Youth Day. Atatürk was the only leader in the world to make a holiday just for children, and I think that’s so wonderful. A thank the Atatürk Society of America for inviting me to speak to you today. Because of a research paper I wrote in school...

The Concepts of the Turkish Model and the Greater Middle East Initiative

Metin Camcigil, Former President of ASA I have chosen to talk to you today about The Greater Middle East Initiative because I know it is under preparation for consideration at the forthcoming G-8 and NATO summits. Being Congressional Staffers you may have sought information or have already been bombarded by massive unsolicited so-called “instant expertise”, which abounds in Washington. I will...

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