[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 66 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H3633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING ISRAEL'S 50 YEARS OF EXISTENCE

  (Mr. PAPPAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, we around the world, including many 
Americans, are celebrating the 50th year of the existence of the State 
of Israel. In fact, a delegation from this House will be traveling to 
Israel during the Memorial Day recess to celebrate with the Israeli 
people, yet I am disappointed by many signals that the administration 
is sending to our ally, Israel, that is one of our staunchest allies 
among the community of nations.
  The Secretary of State was reported to have made ultimatums regarding 
withdrawal of territory by the Israeli government and people. The First 
Lady was recently quoted as supporting the establishment of a 
Palestinian state. The Israeli people are our friends. We should not 
only celebrate with them, we should demonstrate we are their friend and 
support their existence.

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