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FOREIGN CAPITAL

« …Of course, we need foreign capital, guiding activities, working methods. However, this cannot mean a tutelage style that will put an end to our unity and independence. We are sincerely committed to the humanitarian resources that will help us, within the framework of our unity and independence, through mutual commitment. »

24/25.10.1919, Interview with Descriptive Efkar Correspondent in Amasya.

« There are some economic issues that we cannot solve with our own resources and only our own capital. We have to look for friends to help us…”

02.11.1922, Statement to Le Petit Parisien Correspondent.

« …We are always ready to give the necessary guarantee to foreign capital, provided that it complies with our laws, and it is desirable that foreign capital contributes to our work and wealth… »

17.02.1923, Opening Speech of the Izmir Economics Congress.

TO LIVE

“…People came to the world to live as long as they were destined. Living means activity… »

31.01.1923, Speaking to the Public in Izmir.

Orphans' Dormitory

« The orphans of those who were martyred for the sake of saving their homeland are placed in orphanages, which are set up from time to time in accordance with the budget permits… »

01.03.1923, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Opening the Year of the 4th Meeting.

TWENTY THREE APRIL

« Twenty-three April is the beginning and a new turning point in the national history of Turkey. It expresses the wonder of the Turkish people, who stand against the whole world, in forming the Turkish Grand National Assembly. »

23.04.1922, Statement to the New Day Correspondent.

PATH

« … It is necessary to make our roads perfect, which is required by the current developments of the century. Only in this way can we find a solution to the poverty prevailing in the country. »

15.01.1923, Public Speech in Eskişehir.

Source: Türk Kültürünü ve Tarihini Yaşatma Derneği, Daniel Dumoulin - Ali Kaman - Ece Develi - Hüseyin Develi