I rise today to express my concern over the current situation on the Island of Cyprus. This past weekend. I met with the members of the Justice for Cyprus Committee of Greater St. Louis. MO. on this topic. First of all. I would like to take this opportunity to applaud the work of the Justice for Cyprus Committee of Greater St. Louis. particularly their efforts on behalf of Cypriot refugee children. Since the year 6000 B.C.. many have invaded the Island of Cyprus. However. no one had ever attempted to change the territorial integrity or cultural heritage of Cyprus until 1974.