[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22869]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 26, 2008

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, this year marks the 30th 
anniversary of American Citizens Abroad, ACA--an organization dedicated 
to representing the interests of American citizens living outside the 
United States. As co-chair of the Americans Abroad Caucus, I am proud 
to congratulate this organization for reaching this important 
milestone.
  American citizens living abroad are not only citizens of the United 
States, they are also our ambassadors to the world. They live and serve 
in diverse communities. They foster greater understanding and greater 
economic partnerships between our Nation and others.
  In their capacity as an advocacy group for Americans living abroad, 
ACA informs and educates lawmakers in Washington on the interests of 
these citizens. Whether in the field of taxation or voting rights, the 
ACA helps to promote and clarify the unique concerns and issues that 
impact Americans living abroad.
  I am pleased to congratulate American Citizens Abroad on three 
decades of success.

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