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Cyprus Honors Author Eugene T. Rossides

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The Cypriot House of Representatives commemorated Greek-American author and former politician Eugene T. Rossides for his historically consistent commitment to Cyprus.

House of Representatives President Yiannakis Omirou honored Rossides with a medal at a ceremony in Parliament and referenced "his numerous and diverse life achievements and momentous support to Cyprus", as reported by Parikiaki.

Omirou voiced, "As the protagonist in convincing the US Congress to impose an arms embargo on Turkey following the 1974 Turkish invasion and occupation of Cyprus and as the frontrunner in the fight in Congress to uphold the rule of law in American foreign policy, Mr. Rossides has proved an important asset for Cyprus and Greece, but also to the United States. His untiring advocacy for human rights, the rule of law and democratic principles makes him a cross-border precious role model for generations to come".

Rossides was then applauded for his newest book, Kissinger & Cyprus: A Study in Lawlessness. Omirou commented that the publication was "a book of high significance". The House President stated that regarding Greeks and Cypriots, Rossides "stirs continuous appreciation as the founder of the American Hellenic Institute and as the father figure in promoting and consolidating good relations between Greece and the United States".

The Greek-American writer voiced his commitment to Cyprus and will fight for the island "till we get it free". Referencing his book, Rossides commented that "it lays out the stupidity of Henry Kissinger and his actions regarding Cyprus...Henry Kissinger was actually the Achilles' heel of Richard Nixon and his whole administration not just on the Cyprus issue but on Vietnam and other issues. This is the man that did more damage to the US than any other former national security adviser we ever had".

The author's purpose in writing the book is to regain interest in the Cyprus problem, to reveal American foreign policy's strategic role in international disputes, and for the United States to rectify the Cypriot divide.

Eugene Rossides held the U.S. Treasury Assistant Secretary position between 1969 to 1973, during President Nixon's first term, while Henry Kissinger served as the National Security Advisor. Rossides presided over the U.S. Customs Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, Secret Service and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

The Greek-American acted as the U.S. INTERPOL representative. Rossides is the Eisenhower Institute's founding director and worked in the Eisenhower administration from 1958 to 1961.