Late President Hafez Al-Assad: No Force on Earth Can Stop us from Restoring All Our Rights
DAMASCUS, (ST)_ The Late President Hafez Al-Assad hoisted on June 26th 1974 the Syrian Arab flag fluttering in the sky of the liberated city of Quneitra. On this glorious occasion, the late President Hafez Al-Assad said: ” Words are powerless to describe this event. I can only say that the people’s will is invincible, and nation is above all else. We should continue preparing for the expulsion of the enemy from every inch of our Arab territories. I am optimistic of our victory and future, as I am confident that no force on this earth can stop us from restoring all our rights. All those supporters within sight are always ready to sacrifice, and make efforts in order to achieve their will to confirm their freedom in this country and the Arab world. The Syrian people will remain a beacon for the Arab nation as well as a symbol of sacrifice. These masses will ever remain an illuminant glare for freedom, homeland liberation, and Arab nation dignity. “
“You were on an appointment with the sixth of October, an October of glory and honor, where all subsequent months are waiting to prove this year that the horse who once receded has risen again. This country is the home of valiant soldiers protecting it. As the Arab nation is worldwide known, as a radiant civilization and as a cradle of courage and heroism.
In October then in Golan Wars, in all sites and battles, you have fought gloriously. You have hold heads high through your wonderful resistance and brave combat. Thus, Arabs hold their heads in glory in each of their home countries. All the Arab nation has offered condolences from Ocean to Gulf. You became role models and legendary, after having smashed the enemy’s arrogance, and demolished its ego. Giving the enemy war lessons in land, air and sea, lessons it will never forget. Proving that the weapon in your hands is a weapon in the hands of the heroes, competent fighters, faithful to their nation cause, experienced in fighting arts, well trained on modern weapons.
Dear brothers and sons:
In Teeshrin (October) and Golan Wars, we have raised up the slogan “No turning back, no retreat before the enemy, no movement but forward “, And you have incarnated that logo on the ground.
When you moved forward, you were heroes. when you stood fast in your positions you were heroes. By your progress and resistance, you won this round, which forced the enemy to retreat from part of our land, after having profaned it through seven years of occupation. History will record that we, by sweat and blood, have liberated this part of our land, and by sweat and blood we will liberate what remains of our sweet Arab land.
Teeshrin and Golan Wars have proved that man is the decisive factor in the battle, as well as in achieving victory. The sole fighting soldier, not the weapon, is who decides the outcome of the war.
As Teeshrin and Golan epics were harsh, the forthcoming ones should be. Moreover, they should be more intense and fierce. The battle is a battle of destiny. The enemy is avaricious of our land, but our land is sacred, we will not allow him to profane it. We have dedicated ourselves and possessions to defend it, and by identified martyrdom is the way to achieve our goal . “
Translation:” L. A.