[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 59 (Monday, April 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E656]
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                   HONORING ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                               speech of

                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 62nd anniversary 
of the establishment of the modern State of Israel.
  After the horrible actions of the Holocaust, Israel was established 
as an independent nation. She has since advanced into a successful, 
democratic, and thriving nation.
  Since her inception 62 years ago, Israel continues to be a friend and 
a strong ally to the United States. I stand here with my colleagues and 
reaffirm this bond of solidarity and cooperation between the United 
States and Israel.
  As Iran gets closer to nuclear capability, threatening our collective 
security, we must stand together in accord, now more than ever.
  We support Israel and commend the progress made as she continues to 
work towards peace with her Arab neighbors.
  I also commend all our Jewish friends in the United States whose 
tireless efforts contribute to American and Israeli achievement.
  I urge my colleagues to support and reaffirm our unwavering 
friendship with the Israeli people, and congratulate Israel on this 
memorable occasion.

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