[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 17 (Monday, January 28, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     U.S.-QATAR STRATEGIC DIALOGUE

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this month, Qatar and the 
United States completed the second annual Strategic Dialogue. The State 
Department cited the many successes of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
  The Strategic Dialogue highlighted the strength of the relationship 
to deepen the cooperation to benefit both countries.
  The United States welcomed Qatar's generous offer to expand critical 
facilities at bases used by U.S. forces in the country, enabling 
expansion at Al Udeid Air Base.
  Both sides intend to strengthen their security and counterterrorism 
partnership to eradicate terrorism and violent extremism.
  There was continued support for a strong and united Gulf Cooperation 
Council promoting a peaceful and prosperous future for the region. Our 
GCC allies should work together to resolve their differences for the 
sake of the success and security of the region.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
  Our sympathy to the family of Robert Adams, VI.

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