[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 117 (Thursday, July 24, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1228]
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               40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INVASION OF CYPRUS

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2014

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to urge 
the United States to advocate for a resolution to the ongoing conflict 
in Cyprus. July 20, 2014 marked the 40th anniversary of the division of 
Cyprus, and it is in the best interest of the United States to foster a 
state in which Greek and Turkish Cypriots may peacefully coexist.
  In Congress, I have supported legislation that promotes a 
comprehensive peace agreement between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. I 
support discussions resuming to finally identify a settlement to this 
protracted conflict. It is my hope that a peaceful resolution to the 
territorial dispute will soon become reality and I am pleased with the 
progress that Cyprus continues to make with the United Nations and the 
United States. It is encouraging that the President of Cyprus has 
established several confidence-building measures that could lead to 
productive negotiations, measures that the United States has endorsed.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the State Department to work with the government 
of Cyprus for the advancement of democracy, human rights, and the 
interests of the United States.

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