“July 15 is the story of the rise of our nation from its ashes”
Speaking at a commemoration for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, President Erdoğan said: “Just like in Çanakkale, just like in our War of Independence, it was their determination that saved our nation’s future on the night of July 15 as well. July 15 is the second epic victory our nation has won in the past century after our War of Independence, which we won despite all difficulties. Besides being a resistance that will be told with pride for decades to come, July 15 is also the story of the rise of our nation from its ashes.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a commemoration held for the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day at the July 15 Martyrs’ Monument in Ankara.
Voicing his pleasure over the scene of brotherhood among the crowd that has gathered in front of the monument, President Erdoğan said: “I thank each and every one of you for this tremendous unity and solidarity and for your firm stance that gives confidence to friends and fear to foes.”
“THE STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE PALESTINIAN CAUSE ANNOYED THE GLOBAL ZIONIST LOBBY”
Underscoring that the flare of the July 15 was fired right after his “one minute” objection during Davos Annual Meeting 2009, President Erdoğan noted: “The strong support provided by myself and our government to the Palestinian cause had annoyed the global Zionist lobby and their agents of influence within ourselves. As Türkiye started to act independently in foreign politics, the unease of these circles was come to light, so to speak.”
“WE TORE APART THESE INSIDIOUS PLANS”
Stating that those very circles attempted to topple the government first through February 7 MIT crisis, then Gezi incidents, and later on directly attacked the government with December 17-25 coup attempt in law enforcement and judiciary, President Erdoğan added: “When they could not succeed in any of this, they staged their final game. We, shoulder to shoulder with our nation, tore apart these insidious plans. I would like our youth to see this particular fact: Just like in Çanakkale, just like in our War of Independence, it was their determination that saved our nation’s future on the night of July 15 as well.”
President Erdoğan stated: “July 15 is the second epic victory our nation has won in the past century after our War of Independence, which we won despite all difficulties. Besides being a resistance that will be told with pride for decades to come, July 15 is also the story of the rise of our nation from its ashes.”
