But I am also disturbed over this impasse we have reached and whether or not the matter could be resolved by an understanding that if language in the resolution remain flexible. the President and Secretary of State would insist that in the interim the Turks not draw on NATO stocks and U.S. materials to build up their troops in Cyprus. Yet it is obvious that there is substantial doubt in the House as to whether negotiations will be fruitful. My concern Is twofold: First. that something immediate and effective be done to aid the refugees on the island and. more specifically. that they be allowed to return to their property and their homes. and second. that progress be developed in line with the U.S. resolution calling for withdrawal of all foreign troops from the island. I recognize the need for the Secretary of State to have diplomatic flexibility. but I also must wonder if his position is strengthened when the record in Congress is clear. It is unfortunate that we do not have a more practical legislative vehicle before us.
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