The amendment before us amplifies that concern. It also becomes timely in view of remarks made by the TurkishCypriot leader. Rauf Denktas. regarding the settlement of Turkish refugees now fleeing repression in Bulgaria. Late last week. Mr. Denktas offered to resettle Turkish refugees on Cyprus. While one may understand Mr. Denktas humanitarian concern for the Bulgarian Turks. his offer interjects a canard into the Cyprus equation on the eve of a key meeting between Denktas and President Vassiliou of Cyprus. For his past. Prime Minister Olzal of Turkey. apparently realized the danger in Denktas offer and indicated that mainland Turkey will absorb these new refugees and that there are no plans to use the north of Cyprus for this purpose. Many Members of Congress have viewed the bicommunal talks that have occurred over the last year as the most promising avenue for achieving a lasting solution on Cyprus. The Broomfield amendment speaks to an important element of that process.
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