[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE STATE OF 
                                 ISRAEL

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize that yesterday marked the 
70th anniversary of statehood for Israel. Israel is our close ally and 
a beacon of democracy in a dangerous part of the world.
  Throughout history, Israel has made numerous concessions in the 
pursuit of peace while seeking only the right to exist. A strong Israel 
is paramount to our Nation's interests in the region, and strategic 
cooperation between the United States and Israel is vital to the well-
being of both countries.
  I was also proud to introduce H. Res. 835, which passed the House by 
unanimous consent last week. The resolution calls all nations to enter 
into robust diplomatic relations with Israel, highlights Israel's 
recent advances in diplomacy, and affirms the importance of diplomatic 
recognition of the nation globally.
  A strong Israel benefits all nations, and I will continue to stand 
with our friend and ally, Israel.

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