[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9658]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2005

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, the 
anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
  On this day 57 years ago in 1948, the British Mandate over Palestine 
expired and cleared the path for the State of Israel to be created. 
Despite her continued struggle for existence, Israel has overcome these 
difficulties to thrive and prosper. Israelis have become world leaders 
in agriculture, technology, medicine and science.
  I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Israel for its 
continued support through the decades. Since its creation, Israel has 
been one of America's staunchest allies. And as the sole democracy in 
the Middle East, we as a nation must maintain our support and ensure 
our ally's continued survival.

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