[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5873]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING 68TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 68th anniversary 
of the independence of the State of Israel.
  The United States and Israel have long maintained a strong 
friendship, and our two countries share much more in common than many 
realize. We believe in freedom and equality and share many basic 
rights, such as free elections, a free press, and freedom of religion.
  We were both founded by people seeking relief from tyranny, and we 
both continue to serve today as symbols of liberty in a world plagued 
by oppression.
  Israel is a beacon of democracy in a sea of violence and hostility, 
and it deserves our support. A strong Israel is key to stability and 
security in the Middle East. I will continue to stand with our friend 
and ally.

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