[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 16 (Monday, April 26, 1993)]
[Pages 615-616]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Death of President Turgut Ozal of Turkey

 April 17, 1993

    Mrs. Clinton and I are deeply saddened over the passing of President 
Turgut Ozal of Turkey. We have expressed our condolences to the Acting 
President of Turkey, Hussametin Cindoruk, and to Mrs. Semra Ozal at this 
difficult and sad time. Friends of Turkey everywhere mourn his passing.

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    President Ozal devoted his life to public service, and Turkey is a 
stronger country because of his dedicated and visionary leadership. 
President Ozal's mark on the political life of Turkey, both at home and 
abroad, has been extraordinary. He crafted a new regional role for his 
country, stressing always the importance of democracy, trade, and peace. 
The alliance of Turkey and the United States is stronger today because 
of the personal leadership of the late President.
    On behalf of all Americans, Mrs. Clinton and I extend our heartfelt 
sympathies to the people of Turkey and to the family and friends of 
President Ozal.