President. I believe this report is timely. not only because it serves to remind us forcefully of the continuing humanitarian crisis on Cyprus. but also because Congress is still considering the issue of renewed military assistance to Turkey. I strongly believe that the United States should not resume military aid to Turkey unless progress is made simultaneously toward resolving the plight of 200.000 Greek refugees. Our national leadership cannot sweep aside the desperate plight of these refugees when making its case for lifting the embargo on military assistance to Turkey. This humanitarian crisis. created by Turkeys invasion of Cyprus a year ago. wasand remains--the fundamental cause which led to the arms ban by Congress. Turkey and the administration can make no valid claim to a resumption of military aid at the expense of the people of Cyprus. Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Refugees reports recommendations on Cyprus. 1 year after the invasion. be printed in the RECORD. together with my preface to the report.
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