02/15/03
Until then I shall leave you with the English version of the
Turkish National Anthem

Fear not and be not dismayed,
This crimson flag will never fade
It is the last hearth that's burning for my nation and
We know for sure that it will never fail.
It is my nation's star that ever forth will shine.
It is nation's star and it is mine.
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Frown not, fair crescent, for I
Am ready e'en to die for thee.
Smile now upon my heroic nation, leave this anger,
Lest the blood shed for the unblessed be,
Freedom's the right of this my nation,
Yes, freedom for us who worship God and seek what's right.