[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7756-7757]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING 66TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE OF STATE OF ISRAEL

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 9, 2014

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Israel's 66th 
Independence Day, which was celebrated this week. Since its founding on 
May 14, 1948, Israel has experienced many challenges and adversity, but 
has always overcome. Today, the United States and Israel are working 
more closely together than ever before and I look forward to building 
upon this steadfast partnership.

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  Against impossible odds, Israel has become a vibrant democracy, with 
an active and free press, freedom for all religions, and a leader in 
the protection and promotion of gay rights. In its 66 years, Israel has 
produced remarkable inventions that have improved our lives and its 
contributions to environmental protection, energy independence, 
medicine, and agriculture technology have spanned the globe.
  Israel's accomplishments are incredible and inspiring. It is with 
great honor that I extend my deepest congratulations to Israel, our 
greatest ally, on 66 years of independence.

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