    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [February 25, 2002]
    [Pages 286-287]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Cyprus
    February 25, 2002

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. Chairman:)
        In accordance with Public Law 95-384 (22 U.S.C. 2373(c)), I am
    providing a report prepared by my Administration on progress toward a
    negotiated solution of the

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    Cyprus question covering the period December 1, 2001, through January
    31, 2002. The previous submission covered October 1 through November 30,
    2001.
        On January 16, Greek Cypriot leader Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash began direct talks on the island under the auspices of
    the United Nations. As in past reporting periods, Special Cyprus
    Coordinator Thomas G. Weston and U.S.
    Ambassador to Cyprus Donald K. Bandler
    continued to provide diplomatic support to the process. The United
    States remains committed to the United Nations effort to find a just and
    lasting settlement to the Cyprus problem.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the
    House of Representatives, and Joseph R. Biden, Jr., chairman, Senate
    Committee on Foreign Relations.