[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1531-1532]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING WEEK

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                         HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2008

  Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of 
International Networking Week from February 4-8, 2008, and the 
prominent role my constituents play in preserving our competitiveness 
in the global economy.
  As the co-chair of the U.S.-China Working group and a member of the 
State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations 
Subcommittee, I know first-hand the importance that international 
relationships play in both diplomacy and in business.
  Of special importance are organizations that create bridges between 
people for the mutual benefit of their members. As technology continues 
to bring us closer together, the relationships we forge will be more 
crucial than ever for companies seeking to grow their businesses.
  Whether it is one of the many multinational companies in the 10th 
Congressional District or a locally-owned small business, networking 
will continue to play a vital role in the growth of the U.S. economy. 
From manufacturing to distribution to the point-of-sale, we are 
stronger for having people throughout the world work together to expand 
their opportunities.

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