[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 96 (Thursday, July 20, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING ISRAEL'S MAGEN DAVID ADOM SOCIETY

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                               speech of

                           HON. RAHM EMANUEL

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2006

  Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Con. 
Res. 435, congratulating the Magen David Adorn Society on its admission 
as a full member into the International Red Cross and Red Crescent 
Movement.
  The Magen David Adom Society has a long and distinguished history of 
providing humanitarian assistance. Founded in 1930, this remarkable 
organization has provided first aid and disaster assistance to all of 
those in need, and has functioned as Israel's National Red Cross 
Society for over half a century.
  Primarily a volunteer organization, the MDA provides aid to nearly 
600,000 Israeli citizens each year and supplies 98% of Israel's 
domestic blood services. The MDA has also been deeply involved in 
providing assistance to international crises including the recent 
flooding in Romania and the aftermath of the Southeast Asian Tsunami.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the ICRC's decision to include the Magen David 
Adom Society on its membership and commend the MDA on its continuing 
contributions to the welfare of so many.

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