With great mistrust they deal with her behavior Turkey Americans something that is shown by the two amendments submitted to the House of Representatives for the defense budget.
Specifically what Turkey does in the Eastern Mediterranean were at the center of the American Congress through a series of amendments tabled in the bill For US defense budget (Ndaa). Proposals, which are considering Turkish policy in the light of US security interests, raise the microscope critical issues that affect the stability of the region.
Among other things, amendments foresee:
Temporary Banning of Weapons to Turkey Until the US government certifies the steps it has taken to discourage the breach of its allies’ sovereignty by Ankara.
Assessment of security risks From the Turkish occupation of Cyprus, With emphasis on the consequences for the US and their allies.
Review of Ankara’s relationships with Hamas and Other terrorist organizationsraising concern in Washington and the region.
Behind the initiatives are Democratic MPs, Dan Goldman of New York and Josh Gotheimer of New Jersey.
The Greek -American Greek community played an active role in promoting amendments, as the process began with the support of the US Hellenic Institute (AHI) and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC).
An amendment on the dangers of the Turkish occupation of Cyprus
US MP Dan Goldman has tabled an amendment to the defense budget bill (NDAA) calling for a report on security threats arising from the Turkish occupation of Cyprus.
The proposal provides that US Defense Minister should submit to Congress within 180 days A detailed report in cooperation with the Minister of the Internal Security and the Director of the National Intelligence Service.
In particular, the report should record:
The risks of security for the US, their allies and partners, including Israel, the United Kingdom, Greece and the Republic of Cyprus, resulting from prolonged Turkish occupation.
The presence of terrorist organizations such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Guards of the Islamic Revolution in occupied areas.
Chronological review of terrorist attacks committed or attempted in Cyprus or on the British bases of Akrotiri and Dekelia, with reference to the role of occupied areas.
Assessment of threats against US forces and facilities in Cyprus and on the bases.
The degree of involvement or tolerance of Turkey in terrorist acts, Including the facilitation of terrorist organizations and support through financial institutions in the occupied territories.
The use of US weapons by Turkey associated with occupation and possibly terrorist acts.
The recording of any measures has taken by Ankara to prevent such attacks.
Amendment to Congress to restrict weapons to Turkey
The amendment by Josh Gothaimer puts strict restrictions on the transfer of US weapons and defense services to Turkey until Ankara complies with specific conditions.
These include suspension of selling US weapons to Turkey until the US government presents the steps it has taken to discourage Ankara from violations of the sovereignty of Greece, the Republic of Cyprus and other allies.
In particular, the report should include:
Steps to end violations of sovereignty of other NATO member states, allies except NATO or the Republic of Cyprus, as and avoiding any form of support for organizations that have been described as terrorist by the US.
Measures to prevent defense systems buying systems from US opponents, as had happened with the supply of the Russian S-400.
Ensure that US weapons are not used in Cyprus to facilitate the Turkish occupation, as well as a reflection of the status of the already transferred systems there.
Recording attacks on US troops or their families, but also the measures taken by the Turkish government to prevent new attacks.
Upon completion of the report, the Foreign Minister will have to inform Congress before any decision on the sale or transfer of weapons to Turkey.
The provision will apply for five years from the commencement of law application or until the President certifies in Congress that Turkey has stopped repeated violations of sovereignty against NATO member states, allies except NATO or the Republic of Cyprus.