[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6933]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2014

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, this year, we celebrate 66 years of Israeli 
independence as well as over six decades of steadfast friendship 
between Israel and the United States.
  When President Truman recognized the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, 
only eleven minutes after David Ben-Gurion declared independence, the 
United States became an unwavering supporter of the Jewish state.
  Israel is now our strongest ally in the Middle East as well as the 
longest-standing democracy in the region. It's a partnership based on 
shared values and common goals.
  That is why the United States will continue to be the greatest force 
against efforts to delegitimize Israel in the international community 
as well as the greatest advocate for a lasting peace between Israel and 
the Palestinians and recognition of Israel by all of her neighbors.
  Together, we will continue our efforts to turn these goals into a 
reality.
  I join all Israelis in celebrating this year's Yom Ha'atzmaut.

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