[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E226]
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                  COMMENDING ISRAEL ON THEIR ELECTIONS

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                               speech of

                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, on February 11, 2003, 1 was unavoidably 
detained and unable to vote on H. Res. 61. However, I would have voted 
yes.
  As you know, I have always been a strong supporter of Israel. As the 
only democracy in the Middle East, Israel is a beacon of liberty and a 
model for her neighbors. As a country under siege and in an almost 
constant state of war against terrorists, Israel also serves as an 
inspiration for the United States as we continue our war against 
terrorists.

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