[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 77 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
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                    NATIONAL AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC DAY

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2013

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Republic of 
Azerbaijan on the occasion of their 95th anniversary.
  The Republic of Azerbaijan has been helpful to the United States, 
committing troops to our efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq and providing 
airspace and the use of its airports for Operation Enduring Freedom in 
Afghanistan. Azerbaijan has also joined all 12 international 
conventions on counter-terrorism and they support regional cooperation 
to fight terrorism through local agreements and participation in NATO, 
the Organization for Security in Europe, and others. Azerbaijan also 
provides a key alternative route for the oil and natural gas supplies 
of Central Asia to reach Europe.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleaques to join me in paying tribute to 
Azerbaijan's 95th anniversary.

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