[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRESS' SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
the nation of Israel for holding its national elections yesterday.
  As the sole democracy in the Middle East, it not only sets an example 
to its neighbors, but it is a key ally in spreading peace, democracy, 
and prosperity throughout the world.
  I also want to recognize the thousands of people who traveled to 
Washington recently for this year's AIPAC conference.
  It has been an honor to work with so many of my colleagues on 
legislation that will not only help secure Israel militarily but also 
allow it to thrive economically. Countries in the region should take 
note of what is possible when they work in good faith and, most 
importantly, seek peace.
  As NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in this Chamber 
last week, it is good to have friends. I am honored to count Israel as 
one of our closest and greatest friends.
  I look forward to working with a united Congress to support the 
Jewish state and to spread democracy wherever tyranny exists.

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