    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [November 9, 1995]
    [Pages 1729-1730]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Cyprus
    November 9, 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 July 31,
    1995. The current report covers the period August 1, 1995, through
    September 30, 1995.

        I can assure you of my continuing interest in helping find a
    solution to this long-standing issue, but I also believe that peace can
    result only through the will and determination of the parties
    themselves. I remain concerned about the current lack of progress. My
    Administration is working to ensure that preparations for Special
    Emissary Beattie's renewed effort later this year will be successful.

        We continue to believe strongly that the European Union (EU)
    accession process for Cyprus can have a positive impact on efforts to
    achieve a negotiated settlement. In that context, there are substantive
    questions arising from prospective EU membership. Accordingly, the EU
    must maintain frequent contacts with both Cypriot communities to address
    these key questions. This subject is a constant theme in our discussions
    with EU representatives.

            Sincerely,

                                                          William J. Clinton

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    Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House
    of Representatives, and Jesse Helms, chairman, Senate Committee on
    Foreign Relations. This letter was released by the Office of the Press
    Secretary on November 10.