    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [June 26, 1995]
    [Pages 952-953]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Cyprus
    June 26, 1995

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. Chairman:)
        In accordance with Public Law 95-384 (22 U.S.C. 2373(c)), I submit
    to you this report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the
    Cyprus question. The previous report covered progress through March 31,
    1995. The current report covers April 1, 1995 through May 31, 1995.
        The central event of this period was the May 21-23 exploratory talks
    between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. These talks were held in
    London and facilitated by Presidential Emissary Beattie and Special
    Cyprus Coordinator Williams. The talks laid the groundwork for a second
    visit to the island by Mr. Beattie to explore possible areas of
    agreement between Greek-Cypriot leader Clerides and Turkish-Cypriot
    leader Denktash.
        Sincerely,

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House
    of Representatives, and Jesse Helms, chairman, Senate Committee on
    Foreign Relations.

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