[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1270]
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   RECOGNIZING HIS EXCELLENCY KANAT SAUDABAYEV ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS 
           SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

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                       HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA

                           of american samoa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to insert into the 
Congressional Record a letter signed by 24 Members of the U.S. House of 
Representatives in recognition of our dear friend, His Excellency Kanat 
Saudabayev, who on May 15, 2007, was appointed by President Nursultan 
Nazarbayev as Secretary of State for the Republic of Kazakhstan. Prior 
to his appointment, His Excellency Saudabayev served as Ambassador of 
Kazakhstan to the United States.
  In gratitude for his service, in honor of his appointment, and with 
confidence that he will spare no effort in serving the people of 
Kazakhstan, we include the following letter to be made part of our 
Congressional history:

     His Excellency Kanat Saudabayev,
     Secretary of State, Republic of Kazakhstan,
     Ak Orda, Astana.
       Dear Mr. Secretary: It is with pleasure that we commend you 
     on your new appointment as Secretary of State of the Republic 
     of Kazakhstan which we note is one of the highest positions 
     in your country which ranks fifth in seniority, behind the 
     President, the Prime Minister and the Speakers of both 
     Houses.
       We also applaud your six and a half years of service in 
     Washington as Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States. 
     During your tenure, you advanced U.S.-Kazakhstan relations by 
     strengthening friendship between our peoples and cooperation 
     between our countries. The United States and the people of 
     Kazakhstan have much to be proud of from your long career of 
     selfless service.
       We acknowledge your invaluable contributions as a 
     distinguished diplomat and esteemed statesman, and we are 
     confident that in your new position you will take an active 
     part in fostering our strategic partnership.
       We wish you well and convey to you our sincere appreciation 
     for your service. You will be missed.
           Sincerely,
         Tom Lantos, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Eni 
           F.H. Faleomavaega, Chairman, Subcommittee on Asia, the 
           Pacific, and the Global Environment, Alcee L. Hastings, 
           Chairman, U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation 
           in Europe, Chris Cannon; Jim McDermott; Phil English; 
           Darrell E. Issa; Robert Wexler; Pete Sessions; Jim 
           Saxton.
         Patrick J. Tiberi; Shelley Berkley; Madeleine Z. 
           Bordallo; Maurice D. Hinchey; Albio Sires; Charlie 
           Melancon; Robert D. Aderholt; Tom Price; Edolphus 
           Towns; Gregory W. Meeks; Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon; 
           Ellen O. Tauscher; Eddie Bernice Johnson; Donna M. 
           Christensen.

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