[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 46 (Thursday, March 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  ADVANCING AMERICA'S DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF 
                                 EGYPT

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2021

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to promote the strategic 
partnership between the United States and the Arab Republic of Egypt. I 
find it of the utmost importance to advance diplomatic relations with a 
nation that has proven many times to be a dedicated friend to the 
United States and our allies.
  It's no secret that the Middle East is a complicated region with 
divisions deeply rooted in ancient conflict dating back thousands of 
years. Egypt has been a proven partner to the U.S. foreign policy goals 
in the region, with the hopes to end these conflicts and bring peace to 
a region that so desperately craves it. Without Egypt's partnership, 
the fight against terrorism and the strive for curbing proliferation 
would not be possible. I've always said that trust is a series of 
promises kept. The Arab Republic of Egypt has proven time and time 
again that they can be a trusted ally and friend to the people of the 
United States.
  Egypt has been, and will continue to be, a beacon of hope for all 
nations across the Middle East and North Africa and a leader for 
prosperity, culture, and education for other nations to follow. Using 
this foundation to advance interfaith tolerance and freedoms, I have 
long been inspired by the Egyptian people, their freedoms, and their 
diligence to make the region and world a better place for their 
children. I am of the belief that the Egyptian government and the 
Egyptian people have played a vital role in the success of American 
foreign policy in the region over the recent decades.
  Under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. and Egypt became 
even closer allies in the fight against terrorism. I hope that the 
Biden administration will support the Egyptians as much as President 
Trump did during his time in office.
  Regional peace is a goal of not only myself, but the people of the 
United States, Egypt, and many other nations across the globe. 
Therefore, it's critical that we recognize the sacrifices and efforts 
that Egypt has played in the regional peace agreements that have 
surfaced under recent years. Ever since the 1979 peace treaty with 
Israel, Egypt, and the United States, both nations have proven to be 
effective regional partners.
  Madam Speaker, I'm thankful for the close friendship that the U.S. 
shares with Egypt. I hope that we can continue to advance this great 
relationship with our friends in the Middle East. I urge all my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing the strategic partnership between 
our nations and to continue to advance our shared goals going forward.

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