US Ambassador to Ankara Barrack: Atatürk's example speaks directly to our present
Ankara, November 10 (Hibya) – US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack emphasized sovereignty and stability in a message marking the 88th anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, highlighting Atatürk's principle of "Peace at home, peace in the world."
US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack shared a message on his social media account to mark Atatürk Remembrance Day on November 10.
Noting that Türkiye observes a moment of silence at 9:05 a.m. in honor of Atatürk, Barrack stated that he joined in that silence.
Emphasizing that Atatürk's example remains relevant today, 88 years after his death, Barrack made the following remarks:
"Today at 9:05 a.m., Türkiye falls silent, and I join in that silence. Even 88 years after his passing, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's example speaks directly to our present. As a soldier who understood the cost of war better than anyone, he chose to build: a republic from the ruins of an empire, institutions in place of grievances, and a principle that still guides this nation today: 'Peace at home, peace in the world.'
That is the task before us today. In a region still searching for stability, his counsel remains relevant. Sovereignty and dignity are won through courage and preserved through the greater courage of turning adversaries into partners."
Usa News Agency