[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
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          CELERATING REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN 93RD REPUBLIC DAY

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, on May 28, the Republic of Azerbaijan will 
celebrate its 93rd Republic Day, as well as the 20th anniversary of its 
freedom from the Soviet Union and the start of diplomatic relations 
with the United States.
  Located between Russia and Iran in the strategic region between 
Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is a stable and secular country, and is one 
of the few places in that part of the world where Muslims, Jews and 
Christians live together in peace.
  Additionally, Azerbaijan has always been a great ally of the United 
States, offering assistance after the attacks on 9/11, and supporting 
action in the Middle East to protect the United States and the world 
from the threat of terrorism.
  My colleagues are encouraged to join me in honoring Azerbaijan on the 
occasion of its 93rd Republic Day and celebrating the continuation of 
the great United States-Azerbaijan relationship.

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