[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E950]
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               RECOGNIZING THE INSTITUTES OF THE AMERICAS

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                     HON. RANDY ``DUKE'' CUNNINGHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2003

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to 
congratulate the Institutes of the Americas on their 20th anniversary. 
Since 1983 the IOA has improved the opportunities for and relationships 
among companies and individuals who currently conduct or hope to 
conduct business in America.
  In this age of international cooperation the Institute of the 
Americas has played a vital role in creating greater understanding and 
interaction between the United States, Canada and the countries of 
Latin America. With strong Latin American participation, this 
independent Inter-American organization has become a trusted and 
respected catalyst for dialog and problem solving. Its relationship 
with the University of California, San Diego gives the Institute added 
depth and balance in its quest to develop building blocks for Latin 
America's progress and stability.
  Since its creation the Institute of the Americas has met its goal of 
becoming a significant catalyst for promoting development and 
integration as a means to improve the economic, political and social 
well-being of the people of the Americas. I want to congratulate the 
Institute, and all those associated with it, on the occasion of its 
20th anniversary, extending sincere wishes for continued success.

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