[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Pages 8957-8958]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I want to join others of my colleagues in 
helping the nation of Israel celebrate its 60th anniversary.

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  The nation of Israel was founded, of course, on May 14, 1948. I think 
it is appropriate that we honor this ally of the United States and 
reaffirm the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between our two 
countries. This alliance, this friendship, has never been more 
important to the mutual security and safety of our people than it is 
today. This friendship, of course, spans oceans and is based on shared 
values.
  I was pleased when Congress recently reaffirmed our commitment to 
preserving and strengthening that alliance by passing a concurrent 
resolution honoring Israel and recognizing its important mission and 
its history.
  In the face of common threats, our relationship with Israel today is 
as important as ever. We have mutual goals in defeating radical Islamic 
terrorism, fostering Middle East stability, and promoting freedom.
  Israel has shown an unwavering conviction in democracy, justice, 
security, and peace. The nation of Israel and its people deserve not 
only our friendship and our support but our admiration as well. I 
extend my warmest congratulations to the State of Israel and the 
Israeli people for this important anniversary.

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