[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H2952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATING ISRAEL ON ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. KNOLLENBERG asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of one of this 
Nation's strongest allies and friends, Israel.
  For 60 years now, Israel has been the pride of her people, and a 
beacon for those who believe in the transformational power of 
democracy. Our relationship with Israel is built on the bedrock 
principle that free people and freedom itself must be defended whenever 
and wherever it is threatened.
  Israel itself faces constant threats to its freedom as her people 
suffer from the most consistent barrage of terrorist attacks the world 
over. But that does not stop, does not deter, does not prevent Israel 
from thriving and standing strong.
  As a representative of one of the country's largest Jewish 
communities, I'm proud to rise today in support of Israel, and to 
congratulate the great State of Israel on its 60th anniversary. May she 
live strong and free for years to come.

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