[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 153 (Monday, November 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1999]
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       RECOGNIZING THE 87TH ANNIVERSARY OF TURKEY'S REPUBLIC DAY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 29, 2010

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratulations to 
the Republic of Turkey on the occasion of the 87th anniversary of 
Republic Day.
  On October 29, 1923, the new republic was declared in the new capital 
of Ankara. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was the founder and first President of 
the Republic of Turkey, and his leadership proved essential to the 
foundation for the secular republic. In recent decades, the republic 
has strengthened politically and economically.
  Turkey's membership in NATO, beginning in 1952, has been one facet of 
a strong relationship between Turkey and the United States. It is 
important that our two nations continue to work together toward our 
common goals.
  I extend my best wishes to the citizens of Turkey, and urge my 
colleagues to recognize this important occasion.

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