Speaker. it is with great satisfaction that I cosponsor with Congressman YATRON of this special order on Cyprus Day and of House Concurrent Resolution 310. which calls for a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Cyprus. It is tragic that the people of Cyprus have had to suffer through an 8year occupation of 40 percent of their country by Turkish troops. This continued disgraceful occupation has denied selfdetermination to the people of Cyprus. It had further placed an abhorrent economic. social. and cultural burden on the Cypriot population. as well as creating a significant refugee problem in Cyprus. Approximately 200.000 native Cypriots have been forced from their homes and villages. On a related matter.