[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 195 (Thursday, December 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1307]
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   RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO 
                   DIPLOMATIC BINATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

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                            HON. MARK TAKANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2022

  Mr. TAKANO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate 
the 200th anniversary of the diplomatic binational relationship between 
the United States and Mexico. On December 12, 1822, Mexican envoy Jose 
Manuel Zozaya y Bermudez presented his diplomatic credentials to U.S. 
President James Monroe. In the two centuries since, we have 
strengthened the robust strategic and diplomatic relationship between 
our two countries. The United States and Mexico remain united through 
deep bonds of friendship and partnership that have helped make our 
shared continent one of the most prosperous regions in the world.
  Madam Speaker, I am particularly proud of the pioneering role my 
hometown of Riverside, California has played in this key diplomatic 
relationship. Riverside is proud to have two Sister Cities in Mexico--
Cuautla, Morelos and Ensenada, Baja California Norte. The relationship 
between Riverside and our two sister cities is grounded in both art and 
cultural exchanges and public safety partnerships, fostering impactful 
dialogue and information sharing.
  I commend the International Relations Council of Riverside for their 
commitment to facilitating these sister-city relationships and 
strengthening our region's global ties. IRC Riverside brings world 
leaders and dignitaries to our community, providing students and local 
business leaders with the opportunity to interact with and learn about 
people from our sister cities through citizen diplomacy.
  Madam Speaker, I thank the cities of Cuautla and Ensenada for their 
continued commitment and partnership with Riverside and their 
dedication to strengthening the important binational diplomatic 
relationship between our two countries. I know that this relationship 
will continue to grow and prosper in the years to come.

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