[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 117 (Thursday, June 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SWITZERLAND IS UNIQUE

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, the United States of 
America is grateful for the partnership with the leadership of the 
Swiss Confederation in partnership with our shared resolve to eradicate 
the Wuhan Virus.
  The Swiss Confederation worked tirelessly through the leadership of 
the Federal Council, notably Minister of Health, Alain Berset; Foreign 
Minister, Ignazio Cassis; Minister of Finance, Ueli Mauer and Minister 
of Economics, Guy Parmelin. Their efforts to end the pandemic, 
stabilize the economy, and lead through the principles of freedom and 
democracy enable the United States and Swiss business, scientific, and 
economic leaders to work together for vaccine, cures, ventilators, 
masks, and other critical lifesaving efforts. The Cantonal leadership 
was also a testament to the success of federalism that the United 
States and The Swiss Confederation historically share.
  The Swiss Confederation is recognized as an international leader in 
the fight against the pandemic and its Spietz lab has made valuable 
contributions to the international research that made this recognition 
possible. Americans are grateful to the people and the Confederation of 
Switzerland for their unique contribution in fighting this tragic 
pandemic.
  The partnership of Switzerland and the United States is enhanced with 
the dynamic leadership of Ambassador Ed McMullen, appointed by 
President Donald Trump.

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