I deeply regret that it should be necessary to recall that 7 years ago Turkish troops invaded the sovereign Republic of Cyprus. an action that was followed less than 1 month later by the brutal occupation of 40 percent of that island republic. 79059 0 - 85 - 7 (Vol. 127) Pt. 13 This occupation resulted in thousands of deaths. the displacement of 200.000 people from their homes. the disappearance of many who still remain unaccounted for. the destruction of hundreds of churches. schools. and hospitals and the seizure of 70 percent of the islands productive capacity. Mr. President. the aggression of 1974 has not been redressed. Forty percent of Cyprus remains under occupation. Turkish troops continue to occupy the island. and Turkish settlers have been brought into the island. The 200.000 refugees are unable to return to their homes and this is a special tragedy in a land where roots go very deep. The missing persons have not been accounted for and the failure to resolve this pressing humanitarian issue imroses a sharp pain upon the families and friends of the missing. Mr.
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