[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 35 (Thursday, March 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E413]
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                   TRIBUTE TO THE REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2004

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the government and 
citizens of the Republic of Tunisia on the forty-eighth anniversary of 
Tunisian independence.
  On March 20, 1956, Tunisia declared its independence from France and 
the United States was one of the first countries to recognize an 
independent Tunisian state. For forty-eight years, Tunisia has been a 
strong ally of the U.S. and has helped to encourage the values of 
liberty, democracy, and free enterprise throughout Africa and the 
world.
  In addition, Tunisia has worked closely with the United States to 
promote international peace, stability, and progress. In fact, Mr. 
Speaker, Tunisia was one of the first nations to condemn the terrorist 
attacks of September 11, 2001 and offer its support in the global fight 
against terrorism.
  Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, all of Tunisia's people will be in joyous 
celebration. I rise today to join them in the commemoration of their 
independence.

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