Gerald Ford, President Ford–Bipartisan Congressional Leaders memcon (1974)
“ We said yesterday that we insist that Turkey maintain the ceasefire line and negotiation is essential. I made a statement on this. I read this position to Ecevit and he agreed, and he agreed also to give up some territory and reduce his forces. ”
Gerald Ford, President Ford–Bipartisan Congressional Leaders memcon (1974)
“ Clerides we think is a good man. We support the Greek government, but since it had replaced the junta it didn't feel it could make concessions. It was afraid of being caught between the left and the right. The Greek Cypriots are willing to make concessions. Also the British got mad at the Turks and put pressure on them, thus relieving the pressure on the Turks for concessions. ”
