Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots alike. have lived under the burden of a divided nation and Turkish military occupation. The internationally recognized Cyprus Government headed by President Spyros Kyprianou. controls 57 percent of the island. The remainder is occupied by Turkish troops and in 1976 set up its own government called the Turkish Federated State of Cyprus. Greeks have been driven totally out and today. 7 years after the Turkish invasion of July 20. 1974. 200.000 Greek Cypriots remain refugees in their own land. their homes occupied by soldiers of a foreign nation. their worldly possessions expropriated. their future still in doubt. Mr. Speaker. if ever Cyprus is to be reunited. the Turkish invaders must depart.
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