Turgut Özal quotes

Turgut Özal was a prominent Turkish politician and economist who served as Prime Minister and later as President of Turkey. His leadership marked a period of significant economic liberalization and modernization in the country. He played a key role in transforming Turkey’s economy and expanding its global influence. Here are 5 of his quotes:

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

Turgut Özal

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

Turgut Özal

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?

Turgut Özal

Now, we changed it, here you are!

Turgut Özal