[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 21, 1994]
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                         ISRAEL'S 46TH BIRTHDAY

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                         HON. ROMANO L. MAZZOLI

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 1994

  Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, today, I pay tribute to Israel on the 46th 
anniversary of its creation as an independent nation on May 14, 1948.
  Israel has always been a beacon to democracies around the world, and 
has long been a friend of the United States. That beacon has grown 
especially bright now that the long-awaited Middle East peace process 
has begun. In an area little known for peace, Israel and the Palestine 
Liberation Organization, have taken an important first step in 
establishing a lasting peace in the Middle East.
  The past 46 years have been challenging to Israel and, while the 
future may be unclear, Israel and her people have shown remarkable 
tenacity for surviving and succeeding. May Israel's future continue to 
be bright and may the bond that has developed over the years between 
the United States and Israel grow even stronger.

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