[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5560]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           THE 67TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL'S INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2015

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I join the Israeli people in 
celebrating 67 years of independence and more than six decades of 
steadfast support by the United States.
  Israel remains unquestionably our strongest ally in the region--a key 
supporter in our fight against terrorism and the only country in the 
region in which the voice of its citizens is regularly heard through 
the ballot box.
  Not only are our security interests inextricably linked, but the 
U.S.-Israeli relationship is firmly rooted in democratic values, common 
goals, and the unbreakable bond between our people.
  As the former Chairwoman and current Ranking Member on the 
Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, I will 
continue to advocate for U.S. assistance to Israel, which helps our 
ally secure its borders and protect its citizens, as well as 
unequivocally support efforts to stand with Israel in international 
fora.
  This year's Yom Ha'atzmaut is an opportunity to celebrate the ties 
that unite us and recommit ourselves to working together on the many 
challenges currently facing both our great countries.

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