    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H890]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

             RECOGNIZING 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF CBYX EXCHANGE PROGRAM

      (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to
    address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
      Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize
    the 41st anniversary of the CBYX exchange program and to thank David
    Byrne, a current participant and intern in my office.
      The CBYX program is jointly funded by the U.S. Congress and the
    German Bundestag.
      Every year, this unique program offers 75 young Germans and 75 young
    Americans the opportunity to study, work, and volunteer in Germany and
    the United States. The participants fully immerse themselves in the
    other culture, attending university, interning, and living with host
    families all over both countries.
      CBYX is an excellent example of how cultural and political exchange
    amongst citizens can positively impact international relations in a
    different, more grassroots, and hands-on way.
      As the co-chair of the bipartisan German-American Caucus and
    representing Pennsylvania, a State with a long history of German
    heritage, I am proud to support this program.
      I thank David for his work and time in my office, and I wish him the
    best in his future endeavors.

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