[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 65 (Thursday, April 15, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           IN HONOR OF ISRAEL

  (Ms. MANNING asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. MANNING. Madam Speaker, 73 years ago, in the aftermath of the 
Holocaust, a courageous group of Jewish leaders declared the creation 
of the State of Israel. Eleven minutes later, President Truman 
announced the U.S. recognition of the new State.
  Truman was persuaded that in an area like the Middle East, where 
there had never been any tradition of democratic government, it was 
important for the long range security of our country that a nation 
committed to a democratic system be established there.
  Even today, Israel remains the only democracy in the Middle East with 
fair elections, a free press, free speech, a court system that is open 
to all, and protects the rights of women and minorities.
  Israel has welcomed millions of immigrants fleeing persecution and 
war from across the globe. Its thriving economy has a vibrant, high-
tech sector and medical breakthroughs that have benefited the world. 
Israel has literally made the desert bloom with innovative irrigation, 
desalinization, and agricultural techniques.
  Israel is our most reliable ally in the Middle East. Our countries 
share military exercises and intelligence and have developed cutting-
edge missile defense systems and border security technology.
  Israel's brave founders created an extraordinary nation that has 
provided immeasurable value to our country and the world. May our 
countries be blessed with many more years of friendship.

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