[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF FETHULLAH GULEN

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the exceptional 
work of Fethullah Gulen. Mr. Gulen has long stood as a pillar of peace 
and humanity and as a model for opposition in the face of rising 
dictatorship.
  A respected member of the Pennsylvania community, Fethullah Gulen has 
worn many hats throughout his life. A vocal leader of the Turkish civic 
movement, Mr. Gulen has been forced to live in a self-imposed exile in 
Pennsylvania for fear for his safety.
  The founder of the `Gulen Movement,' Fethullah Gulen has long been a 
voice of reason in a world of turmoil. Widely known as a highly-
respected leader, he has encouraged Turkish citizens to vote for those 
who are respectful to democracy and the rule of law, rather than one 
party or another. He has consistently promoted a moderate blend of 
Islam in a time of growing radicalism and is well known for his global 
network of educational establishments, extending to over 140 countries. 
His views promote a tolerant Islam, emphasizing hard work and 
education, as well as building bridges between the Muslim and Western 
world and science and religion.
  While the global community looks to Turkey with both growing concern 
and enduring hope, it is my honor to commend Fethullah Gulen for his 
tireless efforts to promote the ideals of peace, democracy, an educated 
electorate, and the human rights of the Turkish people.

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