[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 13 (Tuesday, February 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
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                   CONGRATULATIONS TO HOWARD FRIEDMAN

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 7, 2006

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today to 
congratulate Howard Friedman on becoming the new President of the 
American Israel Public Affairs Committee, AIPAC. Howard Friedman is one 
of the most dedicated and talented individuals I know, and AIPAC will 
be in good hands under his leadership.
  Howard is a resident of Baltimore. He also is the Managing Partner of 
Lanx Capital, a hedge fund advisory firm, and is the co-founder and 
Vice Chairman of Circa Group, an investment group. In addition to his 
success in the business world, Howard has a longstanding commitment to 
Jewish communal affairs. He has served as the Campaign Chairman of the 
Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and as President of 
the Baltimore Jewish Council. He also serves on numerous boards, 
including 1st Mariner Bank, AIPAC and Sinai Hospital.
  In assuming the helm of AIPAC, Howard knows these are difficult times 
for Israel and the peace process. But he also knows that Israel is an 
island of democracy and freedom in a sea of totalitarian, repressive 
regimes. As the President of AIPAC, Howard will work to continue to 
strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. Israel is the only Western 
democracy in the Middle East and it's vital that our bond remains 
unshakable.
  The enemies of Israel are strong, and AIPAC is an important ally in 
combating those who seek the destruction of Israel.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to congratulate Howard Friedman on his new role as 
President of AIPAC, and affirm our support for the State of Israel.




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