Addressing the American Ambassador, on protecting Cyprus from Turkish aggression during the Battle of Tylliria in 1964.
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"If Turkey opens the door of the madhouse, we shall not hesitate to follow her inside."
— Georgios Papandreou
What It Means
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About Georgios Papandreou
Georgios Papandreou (13 February 1888 – 1 November 1968) was a Greek politician, and the founder of the Papandreou political dynasty, father of Andreas Papandreou. He served three times as Prime Minister of Greece (1944–1945, 1963, 1964–1965) and was Deputy Prime Minister from 1950 to 1952. Over a political career that spanned more than five decades, he held numerous ministerial posts, beginning in 1914, as Director of the Political office of Eleftherios Venizelos.
About Georgios Papandreou
Georgios Papandreou (13 February 1888 – 1 November 1968) was a Greek politician, and the founder of the Papandreou political dynasty, father of Andreas Papandreou. He served three times as Prime Minister of Greece (1944–1945, 1963, 1964–1965) and was Deputy Prime Minister from 1950 to 1952. Over a political career that spanned more than five decades, he held numerous ministerial posts, beginning in 1914, as Director of the Political office of Eleftherios Venizelos.
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