[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 200 (Wednesday, November 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS AND THE UNITED 
                                 STATES

  (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HUIZENGA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a symbol of 
true bilateral relations and collaboration between the Kingdom of the 
Netherlands and the United States.
  One hundred years ago, a group of Dutch Americans, including Franklin 
D. Roosevelt, established the Netherland-America Foundation. The 
creation of this foundation, commonly known as NAF, has spurred 
innovation and cooperation between our two nations through engagement 
with the arts, business, and public policy.
  NAF works alongside the Caucus on the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 
which I am proud to co-chair, to strengthen the existing relationship 
between the United States and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
  The Dutch-American network has established deep connections 
throughout both of our nations, which is evident by the many NAF 
chapters spread from coast to coast here in the United States, 
including in my home area of west Michigan, as well as the Netherlands.
  One of the greatest examples of exchanges between our nations is the 
prestigious NAF-Fulbright Fellowships that enable the foundation to 
offer awards to Dutch and American scholars pursuing graduate study 
degrees.
  I am honored to recognize the Netherland-America Foundation and its 
100-year record of success in celebrating our shared heritage and 
enhancing our cultural exchange. These strong bonds will continue to 
build on our past successes and develop a more prosperous and mutually 
beneficial relationship in the future.

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