Over 200.000 Cypriots were forced to flee their homes in the northern territories leaving homes. businesses. and personal belongings behind. The Turkish Government brought in 60.000 civilians to live in the homes left empty. giving the Turks a democratic majority. Meanwhile. in the south. the Cypriot refugees were forced to start over from nothing. Mr. Speaker. on behalf of CypriotAmericans in the 18th District of Ohio and the citizens of Cyprus. I appeal for the Turkish troops to leave the island of Cyprus. The citizens of Cyprus desire the rights of free movement. free trade. and freedom to acquire land throughout their country.
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