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60th Anniversary of the Founding of the State of Israel

Date: Aug. 1, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs Arts, Entertainment, and History


60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL -- HON. RICK LARSEN (Extensions of Remarks - August 01, 2008)

HON. RICK LARSEN
OF WASHINGTON
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, August 1, 2008

* Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the nation of Israel and her people on the recent 60th Anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel. The United States stood with Israel in 1948 as it took the first steps forward as a new nation and we proudly stand with her today.

* The United States and Israel are bound together by a shared history and shared values. We share thriving, plurastic democracies that allow for--and encourage--open political discourse and opposition. Both counties are governed by the rule of law and share fundamental freedoms such as the freedom of speech and religion. And our economies share an entrepreneurial spirit which gives those from all walks of life the opportunity to succeed.

* The United States has no better ally and friend in the Middle East than Israel. Both peoples strive to live in peace and protect our communities from those who would do us harm. The United States stands with Israel against any threats to the security and existence of your country, and we stand with you as you strive to secure a peaceful and lasting relationship with your neighbors.

* Madam Speaker, as we join with Israel to celebrate 60 years as an independent and free state, now is the time for the United States to reaffirm our support for our ally and friend. Thank you.


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