[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5101]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNITION OF THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE STATE OF 
                                 ISRAEL

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2013

  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the upcoming 65th 
anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel and the bond of 
friendship between the United States and Israel.
  Like the United States, the State of Israel has stood as a beacon of 
democracy and hope for Jewish immigrants from all over the world. As an 
immigrant myself, I understand the importance of the democratic 
freedoms and values that our nation holds dear. The United States and 
Israel share and embrace those values as the cornerstones of a vibrant 
democratic society.
  I have been fortunate enough to visit Israel and witness the 
importance of the friendship the U.S. and Israel share. We share the 
common goals of peace, freedom, security and prosperity for our 
citizens and for the region. I am pleased to help honor the State of 
Israel on its 65th birthday I hope all my colleagues and fellow 
Americans will join me in taking pride in the unique contributions that 
our Israeli community has made to our nation.
  Again, congratulations to Israel and its people all across the world 
on their 65th independence day.

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