Expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives to the governments and people of the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Turkey for the reception and hospitality offered to the American evacuees from Lebanon in July 2006.

Thanks the governments and people of the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Turkey for receiving thousands of American evacuees from Lebanon in July 2006.

Expresses hope to continue the cooperation between the United States and Cypriot governments as well as between the United States and Turkish governments in the coming weeks.

Recognizes the responsible roles the Cypriot and the Turkish governments are playing in their efforts to stabilize the Middle East.