Mr. Chairman. I rise in opposition to restoring arms aid to Turkey. A little over 1 year ago. tragedy struck the island of Cyprus. Today that tragedy continues. There are nearly 200.000 refugees on the island and the Cypriot economy lies in ruin. Forty percent of the island remains occupied by the military forces of Turkey. We have seen no progress in negotiations. Against this background President Ford is now asking us to resume arms support to Turkey. What Mr. Ford should instead be asking for is more aid to alleviate the human suffering being endured by so many on Cyprus. together with assurances from Turkey as to what positive steps Turkey is prepared to take to resolve equitably and satisfactorily the Cyprus issue.
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