[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 122 (Monday, July 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H3618-H3619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Speaker, this year marks the 75th anniversary of 
the State of Israel and its recreation after World War II when many 
countries around the world got together and decided indeed there should 
be a current Jewish state.
  Now, their day of independence, known as Yom Haatzmaut, occurred this 
year on April 25. It moves around in order to not conflict with the 
Sabbath.

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  On the day after Israel officially declared independence back in 
1948, they were attacked immediately by five surrounding Arab 
countries. We see that Israel's existence is not an easy one. It is one 
that requires our alliance, as they are a loyal friend to this country 
as we are to them.
  It is my understanding that President Issac Herzog is actually the 
first native-born Israeli President since the creation of the State, so 
it is only fitting that we welcome his address to the House this week.

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