[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E550-E551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING PRIME MINISTER VICTOR ORBAN OF HUNGARY

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                          HON. DENNIS A. ROSS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2014

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Hungary's newly 
re-elected Prime Minister Victor Orban. The Prime Minister, and the 
conservative governing Fidesz-Christian Democratic alliance, won this 
election with a decisive margin.
  This makes Prime Minister Victor Orban the first conservative prime 
minister in Hungary to be re-elected since the regime change in 1990. 
In addition, it is important to recognize that this is the first 
election that all Hungarian Citizens living outside of Hungary could 
also participate in the electoral process.

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  Many of these Hungarian emigrants, like my Great Grandparents, 
traveled to the United States but retained a close tie to their 
homeland. It is wonderful that those who still retain their Hungarian 
identity have the ability to remain involved in this democratic 
process.
  Hungary's significance cannot be overstated and the country's 
position as a world partner before WWII is important to always 
remember. Hungary has a rich culture and heritage that adds a great 
dynamic to the world.
  As a Member of Congress with deep Hungarian roots, and as a proud 
Member of the Hungarian Caucus, our nations must continue to build upon 
our strong bilateral diplomatic and economic relations.

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