[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4661]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 19, 2016

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in commemoration of the 195th 
anniversary of Greece's independence.
  America's Founding Fathers drew inspiration from ancient Greece's 
democratic example. Hundreds of years later, the modern-day nation of 
Greece continues to stand as an ally with the United States. Yet our 
relationship goes far beyond our mutual security concerns. Our bond is 
rooted in our shared values of democracy, liberty, and humanitarian 
aid.
  As a co-chair of the Congressional Hellenic-Israeli Alliance Caucus, 
I will continue to promote greater collaboration between Congress, 
Israel, and Greece. I congratulate the people of Greece and extend my 
best wishes on the occasion of Greek Independence Day.

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