[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11127]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING THE WORK OF MR. CHARLES SEGAL

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
accomplishments of Mr. Charles Segal, a dedicated public servant who 
has made immeasurable contributions to forging close ties with 
America's most important ally in the Middle East, the State of Israel.
  Throughout Mr. Segal's years of service, he has dedicated himself to 
protecting the human rights of Soviet Jewry and the critically 
important mission of exposing Nazi war criminals who escaped justice. 
His work has earned him the deep appreciation not only of strong 
supporters of the U.S.-Israeli friendship, but also of the State of 
Israel. I am proud to recognize Mr. Segal and submit a letter from the 
Israeli Consul General, honoring his exemplary work on behalf of 
Israel.

                                                Consulate General,


                                        of Israel in New York,

                                                      May 5, 2010.
       Dear Mr. Segal, I recently learned from Rabbi Paul Silton 
     of your longstanding commitment and service to the State of 
     Israel and therefore it is my pleasure to extend these 
     heartfelt wishes of mazal tov to you.
       As the State of Israel celebrates its 62 anniversary, you 
     have had the privilege of watching our small State take root, 
     grow, and blossom before your very eyes. While some easily 
     dismissed its hidden potential and true value, you took every 
     opportunity available to fight for its existence, knowing 
     that the Jewish people had earned the right to return to 
     their homeland.
       As a foreign correspondent, you used the power of your 
     words to mobilize the American and Canadian communities in 
     support of Israel as we struggled to become a free and 
     democratic state. You served the Jewish people by fighting 
     for our rights in Washington, DC and representing our goals 
     and aspirations to President Truman. You used your political 
     clout and influence to establish ties and build a solid 
     friendship between America and the State of Israel. Your 
     important work to expose Nazi war criminals and to protect 
     the rights of Soviet Jewry depicts the true character of a 
     man who has always put the wellbeing of others at the 
     forefront of his agenda. The foundation you built has lasted 
     for decades, and we are so grateful for all you have done.
       On behalf of the State of Israel, I thank you for all of 
     your efforts. I have no doubt that even after all these years 
     of service we will be privileged to see many more incredible 
     things from you.
           Sincerely,
                                                      Asaf Shariv,
     Consul General.

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