Christianity. and Islam. Whereas Israel provided a refuge to Jews who survived the horrors of the Holocaust. which were unprecedented in human history. Whereas Israel has also provided a refuge to. and has successfully absorbed. more than 800.000 Jewish refugees who fled persecution in neighboring states in the Middle East. Whereas the people of Israel have established a pluralistic democracy that incorporates the freedoms cherished by the people of the United States. including(1) the freedom of speech. (2) the freedom of religion. (3) the freedom of association. (4) the freedom of the press. and (5) government by the consent of the governed: Whereas Israel continues to serve as a shining model of democratic values by(1) regularly holding free and fair elections. (2) promoting the free exchange of ideas. and (3) vigorously exercising in its parliament. the Knesset. a democratic government that is fully representative of its citizens. Whereas Israel has bravely defended itself from terrorist and military attacks repeatedly since Israel declared its independence.
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