[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9025-S9026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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            ISLAMIC AND ARAB BUSINESS INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

   Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to express my 
sincere best wishes to those individuals who are participating in the 
Islamic & Arab Business Investment Conference in Detroit, MI. The 
objective of this Conference is to bring Islamic and Arab leaders 
together to focus upon business investment opportunities in North

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America and around the world. This event which begins on September 12, 
1997, is worthy of recognition.
  Mr. President, I commend each person who will participate in this 
important conference, which in effect advances and demonstrates the 
continuing positive contributions of Muslim and Arab Americans. Through 
lectures, round table discussions, and exchange of ideas, I am 
confident that this conference will continue to build upon the 
relationships which exist between the United States and the Muslim and 
Arab communities.
  Many in the Islamic and Arab communities have given generously of 
their time and energy in preparation for this conference. They are to 
be commended for their efforts and I am pleased to recognize this event 
in the U.S. Senate.

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