[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 35 (Thursday, March 24, 1994)]
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           SENATE RESOLUTION 194--COMMENDING ISRAEL AND EGYPT

  Mr. PELL (for himself, Mr. Helms, Mr. Moynihan, Mr. Brown, Mr. 
Mitchell, and Mr. Dole) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 194

       Whereas, March 26, 1994 is the fifteenth anniversary of the 
     signing by Prime Minister Begin of Israel and President Sadat 
     of Egypt of the Treaty of Peace between the Arab Republic of 
     Egypt and the State of Israel;
       Whereas, the Treaty of Peace has resulted in the longest 
     period without hostilities between Israel an Arab neighbor 
     since the founding of Israel in 1948;
       Whereas, the Treaty of Peace has served as the foundation 
     of subsequent initiatives to secure a lasting peace between 
     Israel and its Arab neighbors;
       Whereas, the Treaty of Peace has served to enhance regional 
     stability in the Middle East; Now, therefore be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate--
       (1) congratulates Israel and Egypt on the fifteenth 
     anniversary of the signing of the historic Treaty of Peace 
     between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Israel;
       (2) commends Israel and Egypt for their fortitude and 
     commitment to international peace and regional stability; and
       (3) reaffirms its support for Israel and Egypt as they 
     continue to pursue a lasting peace in the Middle East.

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