Some philosophers suggest that the civilized world needs an enemy from outer space to unite us. The colossal earthquake in Turkey reminds us that we have a very real enemy in the natural adversities of the earth. Great natural calamities such as this impress us with the weakness of any society in the face of such untoward crises.
Nature s arsenal is more formidable than that of any nation on earth.
Turkey s neighbors have responded to the desperate needs of its people. Country after country has been hurrying supplies and manpower to cope with the worst earthquake in a century. The need is only beginning. All of us are going to help restore this country. In the midst of calamity, it has been gratifying to see that Turkey s historic political enemy has been the first to come to Turkey s rescue.