[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 24, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H3215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     WELCOMING THE HONORABLE EHUD OLMERT, PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL

  (Mr. McHENRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, it is our distinct honor to have had with 
us today Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, a valued friend and 
trusted ally in the war against Islamic extremism.
  The Prime Minister's visit focused on three principal issues in the 
Middle East and around the world: The challenge posted by the Hamas-led 
Palestinian Authority; his plan to take steps to secure Israel if no 
peace-partner emerges from the Palestinian Authority; and the nuclear 
threat from Iran.
  Our friend and ally in the Middle East, Israel, has elected a strong 
leader in Ehud Olmert, and it was clear today that he will have the 
strength and fortitude to carry forward his plan to have a safe and 
secure Israel. He gave a wonderful and strong speech.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be a supporter of Israel, proud to have 
had the opportunity to listen to the Prime Minister today, and I am 
pleased that the leadership of this House and this Congress decided to 
welcome such a valued friend to this distinguished body.

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