[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 160 (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E847-E848]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ISRAEL, UAE AND BAHRAIN PEACE AGREEMENTS

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2020

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the historic 
diplomatic breakthrough that was just accomplished.
  Yesterday, President Donald Trump hosted leaders from Israel, UAE, 
and Bahrain at a

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ceremony at the White House where the two Arab nations signed an 
agreement to normalize relations and make peace with Israel.
  Make no mistake, this is a historical achievement and I want to 
congratulate all parties, especially President Trump, on this major 
accomplishment to bring peace to the region.
  To put it lightly, Israel is in a bad neighborhood with many state 
and non-state actors who wish nothing more than to bring death and 
destruction to Israel.
  However, we know that violence is not the answer and we will only 
bring peace to the region through careful and deliberate negotiations. 
Yesterday is an example of that diplomacy and a step in the right 
direction.
  Israel is and always has been our strongest ally in the middle east. 
The United States must always continue to support Israel by providing 
necessary resources for their protection, as well as diplomatic support 
to achieve a lasting peace.
  I am proud of the efforts made here and will continue to do 
everything in my power to support our ally Israel and bring peace to 
the Middle East.

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