Some would construe easing the embargo as a reward for Turkish aggression on Cyprus. or as a license for other nations around the world to misuse weapons supplied to them by the United States. On one moral issue. however. there should be no disagreement. All of us are deeply. concerned with the plight of the 180.000 refugees on Cyprus who have been displaced for almost a year. living in wretched conditions. yearning to return to their homes. There are honest differences of opinion on how best to move forward the Cyprus negotiations and resolve the refugee problem. but I can say with confidence that all of us are working in good faith to achieve this objective. The legislation before us makes clear our concern with the refugees on Cyprus and encourages the administration to render effective assistance to victims of the conflict. If we are going to debate the Turkish arms embargo with the seriousness of purpose it so clearly deserves. let us begin by resolving any ambiguity about the legislation before us. This bill does not emanate from the White House. it is barely acceptable to the President. the Department of State. and the Government of Turkey. all of whom have a clear preference for the MansfieldScott version.
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