[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 161 (Thursday, September 17, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            ABRAHAM ACCORDS

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, for our friends and allies in Israel, the 
Abraham Accords are the first agreement with a neighboring Arab country 
since 1994. Peace agreements between Israel, Bahrain, and the United 
Arab Emirates bring a significant shift in the balance of power in the 
Middle East, and strengthens the American position against Iran, which 
is a leading sponsor of terror in the world.
  Thanks to President Trump's bold vision for American foreign policy, 
we have rebuilt trust with our regional partners and show a united 
front against the oppressive regime in Tehran.
  After decades of division in the Middle East, the Abraham Accords 
will lay the foundation for peace and prosperity in the region for 
decades to come. Normalized relations across the region will accelerate 
growth by expanding diplomatic, economic, and financial ties.
  Mr. Speaker, there is much to be optimistic about, these recent 
historic Abraham Accords will bring a new wave of peace and prosperity 
in the Middle East.

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