[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 6976-6977]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             63RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF ISRAEL

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2011

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today, Israel celebrates 63 years of 
independence as a Jewish-state. I am proud to say that it was on this 
same day 63 years ago that the United States became the first country 
in the world to recognize the State of Israel. For decades, our two 
nations have shared an unyielding bond based on trust, common values 
and a great respect for one another. I look forward to celebrating this 
bond for years to come.
  As the Middle East and North Africa continue on their paths to self-
governance it is my sincere hope that this progress will continue in 
the most peaceful way possible. I believe that once the people of these 
growing nations are able to achieve their ambitions that the bonds

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between Israel, the United States and the region will prosper. The 
United States will continue our efforts with Israel and others in the 
region to achieve widespread peace and work together toward this end.
  I offer my best wishes to President Peres, Prime Minister Netanyahu, 
and the people of Israel as they celebrate their 63rd Independence Day. 
I remain committed to ensuring that the next 63 years of U.S.-Israel 
relations are marked by cooperation and mutual respect.

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