[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        COMMEMORATING THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN'S 50TH NATIONAL DAY

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 30, 2021

  Mr. PERRY. Madam Speaker, on December 16, the Kingdom of Bahrain will 
mark its 50th National Day. I'm joined by many of my colleagues in 
congratulating the Bahraini people on this impressive milestone.
  The contributions of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the peace and security 
of the wider Middle East region cannot be understated; look no further 
than the support of Bahrain in assisting U.S. evacuation efforts in 
Afghanistan, or to the Kingdom's hosting of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. 
Bahrain also assists U.S. counterterrorism efforts in marginalizing the 
use of drones by Iranian proxy groups.
  Bahrain remains an instrumental security partner and ally of the 
United States. In 2002, Bahrain became a Major Non-NATO Ally, a 
designation given only to close partner states. Through our enhanced 
defense cooperation, we have been able to curtail the malign and toxic 
influence of the Iranian regime.
  The Kingdom of Bahrain has so clearly augmented the prospect for 
regional peace through its participation in the Abraham Accords, and 
now maintains an embassy in Israel. Bahrain's Constitution continues to 
enshrine freedom of religion guarantees for all Bahraini citizens--to 
include women's right to vote and run for office.
  In recognition of its 50th National Day, I warmly congratulate the 
people of Bahrain on the founding of their young nation, and wish them 
good health, prosperity, and security for many more years.

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