[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6312]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           SUPPORT FOR CYPRUS

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2014

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to express my support for the 
people of the Island of Cyprus. The Greek Cypriots have agreed to come 
to the table and begin negotiations with their Turkish counterparts. 
The United States stands by its commitment to peace in the Eastern 
Mediterranean. While this is merely the beginning of what could be a 
very long process, it deserves our commendation. A peaceful resolution 
would set an example of stability in a region beset by turmoil, tumult, 
and upheaval.
  The Turkish Cypriot people have been isolated for too long. They have 
desired a unified island for nearly half a century and this new start 
is a significant step towards their reinstatement into the political, 
economic, and social structure of not just the Island of Cyprus but 
also of the entire world.
  Mr. Speaker, I restate my resolute support for the start of talks 
between the Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. It is important that 
we encourage both sides to remain at the table and negotiate in good 
faith. I also implore our State Department to continue to be resolute 
in supporting these talks. The power of diplomacy is strong. The world 
is watching and waiting with hopeful anticipation.

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