The conference. however. produced only a $55 million reduction conditional on Presidential certification that Turkey is not taking actions to prejudice talks on Famagusta/Varosha. I find this disappointing. The United States can play an important role in the Cypriot plight. U.S. assistance to Turkey cements the walls confining 200.000 Greek Cypriots to refugee status on their own land. I understand the strategic significance of Turkey within NATO and the need to assist them in maintaining contemporary and essential military preparedness. I question. however. the need to increase military aid to Turkey to $700 million in fiscal year 1985 when they received only $400 million in fiscal year 1983.