[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 60 (Friday, April 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H3230-H3231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING ISRAEL'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. FASO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 70th anniversary 
of the State of Israel.
  The United States was the first nation to recognize Israel as an 
independent nation in 1948. Since then, our nations have cultivated a 
significant and enduring relationship, one built on a shared commitment 
to democracy, peace in the Middle East, and economic prosperity.
  Israel is among the United States' most important allies in the 
international community. Since its independence, the Jewish state has 
resolved to maintain a free and democratic society, despite being 
surrounded by powers committed to its destruction.
  I extend my sincerest congratulations to the citizens of Israel on 70 
years of independence. I wish the Jewish state continued prosperity in 
the next 70 years, and I look forward to our two nations continuing to 
strengthen our alliance.

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