[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6030]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     ISRAEL'S 62ND INDEPENDENCE DAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Ms. CHU. Sixty-two years ago on Monday, the State of Israel was born, 
and on that day many did not believe Israel could withstand the 
impending struggle and remain a beacon of hope and democracy for the 
world. Despite decades of terror and threats to its existence, the 
nation still stands today, proud and defiant to those who would wish 
her harm.
  Sixty-two years ago, just minutes after David Ben-Gurion announced 
the establishment of a home for the Jewish people, the United States 
was the first Nation to recognize its independence. Our unwavering 
support for the security and prosperity of Israel continues to this day 
because of the core ideals our two countries share, ideals of 
perseverance, democracy, and innovation. I am proud to stand here today 
to congratulate the State and people of Israel on the anniversary of 
their independence, and to pledge that we will continue to work 
together to achieve global security, peace, and prosperity.

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