[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E644-E645]
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             CONGRATULATING ISRAEL ON ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. BRENDAN F. BOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, May 14, 2018 marks 
the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel-
uniting Israelis, the greater Jewish community, and supporters of 
Israel the world over. Seventy years of independence, vitality, 
strength and innovation. Since then, our two countries have developed a 
close friendship based on a shared dedication and enduring, constant 
commitment to our common values: peace, democracy, and respect for 
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rights. Over the past 70 years, Israel has offered invaluable 
contributions to the international community, including start-up 
companies, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity advancements, and much more. 
Of course, it is also a stable democracy in the world's most 
challenging, conflict-stricken region in the world. My home city of 
Philadelphia is a sister city to Tel Aviv in order to foster further 
cultural ties and cooperation. I have had the honor of visiting Israel 
several times, where I saw firsthand the strength of the Israeli 
people. I encourage robust engagement with Israel from all U.S. allies 
and governments across the globe, and will continue to do all I can to 
champion peace and further our shared goals.

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