[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H6689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                           THE HIGH HOLIDAYS

  (Mr. KLEIN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KLEIN of Florida. We are currently in the midst of the Jewish 
High Holidays, a holy time when we reflect on the past year and welcome 
a new one. To everyone who celebrated Rosh Hashanah last week, I wish 
you and your family a healthy and happy 5771.
  During the Rosh Hashanah service at my synagogue, I was honored to 
offer the Jewish prayer for the United States. This prayer hopes for 
the day when ``Peace and security, happiness and prosperity, justice 
and freedom may forever abide in our midst.'' And I can think of no 
more laudable and important goal than to work towards that day with all 
of our heart and energy.
  As we pray for and work towards peace and security for the United 
States, we also extend those prayers to the State of Israel. The 
threats against the Jewish homeland are real, and we cannot allow them 
to go unchecked. The American people stand with our brothers and 
sisters in Israel, and the alliance and friendship between our two 
Nations remains unbreakable.
  I hope that all who celebrate these meaningful High Holidays have the 
opportunity to do so amongst loved ones. Reflection with our friends 
and family is the hallmark of this time of year. From my family to 
yours, warmest wishes during this special season.

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