I am sure we all recall the considerable momentum. at least In the House. which was developed because of the decision by the Turkish Government to resume opium poppy production. That issue is still unresolved. I would hope that we can in the next hour debate the resolution very objectively and thoughtfully analyze the current conditions on Cyprus and keep in mind the plight of 200.000 refugees. The goal of returning these refugees to their homes can be achieved only by the most intense negotiations. I do not oppose the rule. but I hope we do not accept this resolution. Mr. Speaker. NATO Is threatened by the continuing Cyprus crisis. We must acknowledge that the U.N. peacekeeping forces have been inadequate in their operations. yet the U.N. resolutions calling for return of all refugees to their home and withdrawal of all foreign troops must be negotiated. Congress has waited for diplomatic progress. None seems to have developed.
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