[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TURKISH INVASION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 36th 
Anniversary of the Turkish invasion of the Republic of Cyprus. In 1974 
Turkey illegally invaded the northern part of the island nation Cyprus, 
and that occupation continues today. As a member of the Hellenic 
Caucus, I recognize and support the Republic of Cyprus as the sovereign 
political government of the island. This position is supported by the 
United Nations, and since 1974, more than 75 resolutions have been 
adopted by the U.N. Security Council calling for the return of the 
refugees to their homes and properties and for the withdrawal of the 
Turkish troops from Cyprus.
  In 2006, I cosponsored H. Res. 603, which urged the U.S. government 
to advocate for the immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces from the 
territories of the Republic of Cyprus. I will continue to support 
Cypriots as they seek a peaceful solution to the conflict dividing the 
island. It is my prayer that these two countries can find a solution to 
serve the best interest of all the people in the region, and one day 
live in peace.

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