Mr. President. the Subcommittee on Refugees. which I serve as chairman resumed its public iiiquiry into the Cyprus refugee problem and U.S. policy toward recent developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. Since the outbreak of violence in midJuly. the subcommittee has closely followed developments on the island. An earlier hearing was held in August 20and. shortly thereafter a fact finding mission traveled to Cyprus in behalf of the subcommittee. Just a few days ago thestudy mission returned to Washington. and last Thursday we heard their report. Mr. President. the Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus has turned the island into shambles.
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