[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 137 (Monday, September 12, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           WELCOMING THE MONGOLIAN DELEGATION TO PHILADELPHIA

  Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I wish to welcome the visit of Mongolian 
President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj to Philadelphia on September 23, 2016. 
This is a truly historic occasion. President Elbegdorj's visit marks 
the beginning of an important chapter in the relationship between our 
two countries and between the people of Pennsylvania and the people of 
Mongolia. Despite the geographic distance between our countries, we 
have in common the pursuit of a healthy democratic system of governance 
and of stability and economic prosperity in the region.
  I have no doubt that, during his visit, President Elbegdorj will be 
impressed with the city of Philadelphia, the musical talent of the 
Philadelphia Orchestra, and the scholarship at the University of 
Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a truly global city, and the people of 
Philadelphia are excellent cultural ambassadors. I am pleased to share 
with my colleagues that, in 2017, the Philadelphia Orchestra plans to 
embark on its tour of Asia, which will include an unprecedented visit 
to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
  I want to convey my gratitude and appreciation for the Philadelphia 
Orchestra, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Philadelphians who 
are making this important visit possible. I want to express my best 
wishes to President Elbegdorj, Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil, 
Ambassador Bulgaa Altangerel, and the rest of the delegation for a 
successful and productive visit to Philadelphia.

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