[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 66 (Thursday, April 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E733]
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RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE MODERN STATE OF 
                                 ISRAEL

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                               speech of

                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 60th 
Anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. On May 14, 1948, 
the people of Israel proclaimed the establishment of the sovereign and 
independent State of Israel.
  Over the last 60 years. Israel has built a nation, forged a new and 
democratic society, and created thriving economic. political, cultural 
and intellectual life. For six decades now, the United States and 
Israel have maintained a special relationship and the U.S. continues to 
regard Israel as a strong and trusted ally and an important strategic 
partner.
  On the House floor this week, H. Res. 322, reaffirmed Congress's 
support for Israel and the bonds of friendship and cooperation which 
have existed between the United States and Israel and commits to 
strengthening those bonds. I too support Israel, its continued 
stability, democratic principles and its important role in the Middle 
East by extending the warmest congratulations and best wishes to the 
State of Israel and the Israeli people for a peaceful, prosperous, and 
successful future.

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