[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 196 (Monday, December 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2311]
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                         THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 19, 2011

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, the Kingdom of Morocco is an important 
strategic partner, and I support its continuing reform efforts to make 
it a more democratic and prosperous nation. Last month's elections in 
Morocco were another important step toward building a more democratic 
and inclusive country. The level of participation in the election of a 
new parliament demonstrates popular support for this reform agenda.
  I support the democratic aspirations of the Moroccan people and 
encourage its new parliament and government to follow through on 
constitutional and other reforms to protect fundamental freedoms and 
human rights.
  Additionally, the U.S. must continue to seek a fair, just, and 
enduring solution to the Western Sahara in order to promote regional 
integration and protect U.S. security interests in the region.

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