[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9930]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. HONDA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous honor that I rise today 
to celebrate the 60th anniversary of a great democracy and our close 
friend and important ally, Israel. With its strong technology sector in 
both renewable energy development and high-tech research, Israel is a 
natural friend of Silicon Valley, which I proudly represent.
  Israel's contribution to the high-tech industry, from computer 
processors to cell phones, and its development of life-saving medical 
techniques, benefit people around the world every day.
  I have fond memories of my first trip to Israel, whose people, 
history, and culture have left an everlasting impression upon me.
  I have supported Israel throughout my career, and will continue to do 
so. We must continue our democratic partnership with Israel. Once 
again, Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Israel.

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