[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
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                   HONORING ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                               speech of

                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate 
Israel's 62nd year of nationhood.
  On May 14, 1948, the nation of Israel was born. The United States of 
America was the first country to recognize the new state. We began a 
long relationship of trust and friendship, and that holds true today.
  As a co-chair of the Democratic Israel Working Group I am proud to 
celebrate America's relationship with Israel and to commemorate the 
founding of our trusted ally.
  As we reflect on the importance of Israel's 62 years of existence, I 
look forward to the work our nations will do together and the progress 
we can make towards a lasting peace with Israel's neighbors.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Israel's 62nd 
anniversary.

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