[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT 
                                  BANK

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the work and 
accomplishments of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The CDB has 
most recently been ranked among the world's most effective 
international financial institutions by Standard & Poor's, with the 
highest possible foreign currency high credit rating.
  The CDB's mission is to promote economic growth and development among 
Caribbean member states by promoting economic cooperation and regional 
integration. Their work has helped to facilitate more efficient 
economic partnerships throughout the Caribbean by providing a number of 
financial services to the region.
  I would like to thank the CDB for its contribution to the development 
of the Caribbean and I would like to wish the bank continued growth and 
success.

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