[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
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             APPRECIATING PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2021

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, the statement issued on 
change of governance in Israel, by Jack Rosen, President of American 
Jewish Congress, was heartfelt on the service of Prime Minister 
Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. ``We also want to thank outgoing Prime 
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his long-time service and leadership. 
Mr. Netanyahu has greatly contributed to Israel's progress, especially 
in strengthening the country's security, transforming it into an 
economic powerhouse, and advancing its standing in the international 
arena. Under Prime Minister Netanyahu's watch, Israel underwent an 
extraordinary rapprochement with the Arab world, as attested to by the 
historic normalization agreements achieved with several Arab countries. 
We wish him well.''
  A highlight of my service in Congress has been for me and my wife, 
Roxanne, to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem and 
Washington. As co-chair of the Israel Caucus, I know firsthand of his 
extraordinary dedication for the people of Israel.
  I agree with Mr. Rosen. ``We look forward to engaging with the new 
Israeli government to help take American-Israeli relations to new 
heights, to addressing critical regional challenges together, and to 
achieving sustainable peace and prosperity for all.''
  In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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