On the occasion of #GazilerGünü [= Veterans day], I respectfully and gratefully salute all our veterans who risked their lives for our homeland, and respectfully commemorate our veterans who have passed away. I remember with gratitude all our heroes who led our nation's struggle for independence, especially Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and I bow respectfully once again before their precious memories.
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Is Erdoğan now a supporter of the secular state founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?
No more than Putin supports Lenin or the Tsars. He’ll give both lip service when it makes sense to.