[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING AZERBAIJAN ON SUCCESSFUL SATELLITE LAUNCH

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Azerbaijan 
Caucus, I rise today to congratulate our close friend and ally, 
Azerbaijan, on the occasion of the successful launch of their first 
satellite (Azerspace-1). Built in the United States, by Orbital 
Sciences Corporation, this historic event is yet another testament to 
the expanding relationship between our two countries and will provide 
important communications services to Azerbaijan, Central Asia, the 
Middle East, Europe and Africa. The launch of Azerspace-1 is the 
culmination of hard work and cooperation between the Government of 
Azerbaijan and the US private sector. Along with recent purchases of 
aircraft from Boeing, Azerbaijan has placed their confidence in the 
United States aeronautics and aerospace sectors to help foster greater 
economic development. I urge my fellow colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Azerbaijan on this historic event.

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