Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States-- (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 50th anniversary of the reestablishment of the sovereign and independent modern State of Israel; (2) commends the people of Israel for their remarkable achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society in the Middle East in the face of terrorism, hostility and belligerence by many of her neighbors; (3) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and Israel for the past half-century and which have been significant for both countries; and (4) extends the warmest congratulations and best wishes to the State of Israel and her people for a peaceful and prosperous and successful future.
Approved May 11, 1998.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 102: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 144 (1998): Apr. 28, considered and passed House. Apr. 29, considered and passed Senate.
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