Speaker. I am pleased to join today in paying tribute to the courageous and progressive nation of Israel on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of her independence. During the comparatively brief period of her history as an independent nation. the people of Israel have carved a strong. free and prospering nation out of the desert to provide a home for refugees from throughout the world. The skillful and resourceful manner in which Israel has stabilized its economy. established a strong democratic government. successfully absorbed a vast number of immigrants and withstood the continual threat of outside aggression should serve as a proud example to the developing nations on every continent. Today. because of the untiring and imaginative efforts of the Israelis. and with the generous public and private assistance from the United States. Israel is a productive nation with a remarkable record of economic. political. social and cultural development.
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