[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 156 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2045]
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                     COMMENDING THE MARSHALL CENTER

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                               speech of

                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 528, 
which commends the George C. Marshall European Center for Security 
Studies for its valuable contributions to international peace and 
security throughout Post-Soviet Europe and Asia. This important measure 
honors the Marshall Center for promoting regional stability through a 
new generation of military and civilian leaders; commends its Director, 
Dr. John P. Rose; and strengthens the bonds between America and its 
allies as we work to ensure global peace and prosperity.
  I thank Chairman Berman for his leadership in bringing this 
resolution to the floor and for his dedication to promoting effective 
foreign policy that meets the challenges of an ever-changing world.
  I also applaud Congressman Tanner for sponsoring this legislation. 
This resolution is emblematic of his commitment to transatlantic 
security cooperation, a cause he has championed both as a Member of 
Congress and as President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
  Mr. Speaker, the George C. Marshall European Center for Security 
Studies, the Marshall Center, was established in 1993. It is an 
institute dedicated to security and defense studies tailored to 
advancing post-Cold War democracies in Europe and Central Asia.
  As a joint partnership of the United States and German governments, 
the Marshall Center stands as a testament to the power of international 
collaboration. Alumni of the Marshall Center serve as military 
officers, ambassadors, government ministers, and elected officials in 
over 100 countries. Carried by the spirit of the Marshall Plan, which 
rebuilt Europe following World War II, the Marshall Center has created 
a new generation of leaders fully prepared to tackle the most important 
security issues facing Europe, Asia, and North America.
  Mr. Speaker, since World War II, the security of the United States 
has been intimately connected to the stability of Europe and Eurasia. 
Many of my constituents fought bravely overseas to protect and promote 
this stability. We owe it to our veterans and to future generations to 
continue working for global security; the Marshall Center is a crucial 
part of this effort.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H. Res. 528.

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