The problem of Cyprus has been before us for years and years. Turkey and Greece are very important to the United States and to our NATO commitments. We cannot expect a sudden and miraculous settlement of the Cyprus issue. nor a perfect settlement. but it is not fair. in my opinion. and It is not appropriate in my opinion. to say. "Well. we have been working since August 15 and we have not achieved results. so here we go with an amendment that may very well end all chances for the United States to be influential toward a negotiated settlement." After all. while these refugees are in trouble and they are suffering hardships. we must look down the road a longer distance than just a few weeks or a few months and not in the short run do something that would be very injurious to these refugees. So how can we settle this matter? The best way to settle this matter is to try to exert major American influence with respect to Turkey.
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