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Diane E. Watson: mr. boozman: i reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. payne: i yield three minutes to the t gentlewoman from california, representative watson. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from california is recognized for three minutes. ms. watson: i rise in support of house resolution 230, introduced

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Diane E. Watson: by my good friend and colleague, representative joe baca to recognize the historical significance of the widely celebrated mexican holiday cinco de mayo. on may 5, 1862, while outnumbered, almost 2-1 at the

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Diane E. Watson: a foreign country invaded the americas. as many of you know, this holidais not only commemorated in the unid states and mexico, but brings together cultures from all over the world to join in on the sell bation, even people in faraway lands, such as

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Diane E. Watson: in recognizing this historical significance and of cinco de mayo and the bravery shown that day in 1862. mr. speaker, thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman yields back. the gentleman from arkansas. mr. boozman: i continue to reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance

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Pedro Pierluisi: representative -- the delegate of the district of puerto rico. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from puerto rico is recognized for one minute. mr. pierluisi: i rise in strong support of house resolution 230, which has been introduced by my friend and colleague, mr. baca, and recognizes the historical significance of cinco de mayo.

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Pedro Pierluisi: for the people of mexico, cinco de mayo is an important symbol of freedom, liberty and self-determination. in our country, cinco de mayo is a celebration of the rich history and culture that mexican americans have brought to the united states. hispanics are the fastest growing minori group in the united states.

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Pedro Pierluisi: americans have made to this country. i urge my colleagues to help recognize cinco de mayo and to support house resolution 230. i the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. mr. boozman: i continue to yield, if the gentleman has more speakers. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from arkansas

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: resolution 230 to recognize the historical significance of the mexican history of cinco de mayo. i commend my colleague, the gentleman from california, for introducing this legislation as it truly does serve as a reminder that all the people of our great nation regardless of theirace, color or gender, have enriched our diversity and

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: soldiers and transferred rule to the arch duke from austria and puppet of napoleon iii from france. this day has come to represent a symbol of mexican union and patriotism in the history of mexico. it is a celebration of individual courage and patriotism of all mexicans and

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: history of a particular leader, who in my humble opinion is the greatest hero in mexico's history, a true statesman whose name is linked with the name cinco de mayo. his name is don juares, former

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: tribe prevalent in the state of mexico. he worked in the corn fields and as a shepard until the age of 12. when he went to the city at the age of 13 to attend school, he could not read, write or speak spanish. he was adopted by the francis

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: political position as a city councilman, he was noted as a strong defender of indian rights. he participated in the revolutionary overthrow of santa anna in 1955, becoming the administration of justice and reforms were embodied in the constitution

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: at the time of president don benito juarez, one can compare him to president abraham lincoln. both leaders in fact presided over their countries in times of crisis, demonstrating great courage and perseverance in the fight for freedom. both grew up in poverty and arted law -- studied law.

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: in the midst of our own civil war, president lincoln provided arms and munitions to president juarez to support the mexican people in their fight against ance. when the u.s. confederacy sent one to mexico to enlist support for their cause, president juarez jailed the man for 30 days before sending him a way, a clear sign of support for

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: struggle of the mexican people for independence against french colonial rule. it's ironic, mr. speaker, that we have the gentleman by the name of lafayette, whose portrait is right over here, who came here as a french patriot who fought against british colonialism and the only foreigner here with the

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: chairman of the congressional hispanic caucus, my good friend, for his leadership in introducing this bill. i urge my colleagues to support this legislation and i back the balan the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the ge mr. boozman: i want to thank mr. baca for bringing this forward and urge my colleagues

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Rick Larsen: balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey yields back the balance of his time. the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to house resolution 230 as amended. those in favor say aye. those oppose no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 having responded in the affirmative, the rules are --

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Rick Larsen: mr. payne: yes, on this i demand the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey. the yeas and nays are requested. all those favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain standing until counted.

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House Clerk: -- the yeas and nays are ordered. and the chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey rise? mr. payne: mr. speaker, i move

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House Clerk: to suspend the rules agree to resolution, house resolution 111 as amended.

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Donald M. Payne: anniversary of the independence of the state of israel, and yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. payne: since its founding 61 years ago, the modern state of israel has been a strong ally of the united states. since its founding 61 years ago, the modern state of israel has established itself as a

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Donald M. Payne: israel is the home to many outstanding scientists, and other hardworking people. this is an impressive record for a country of barely seven million people. united states has had no greater friend in the middle east. the close bond is based on

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Donald M. Payne: the united states and israel also share a common history as a nation of immigrants and have worked to welcome people in their borders. israel declared its independence on may 14, 1948, providing opportunity for jews from all over the world to

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Donald M. Payne: free and fair exchange of ideas, having open press, open media and vigorously exercising in its parliament the democratic government that is fully representative of all its civilians. as a matter of fact, just about

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Donald M. Payne: israel wl retain a good relationship as years to come. h.con.res is 11 reaffirms this and expresses a commitment to strengthen them as we move forward. mr. speaker, i am pleased to support this resolution commending the 61st -- 61 years of israel's existence as a beacon of democracy and hope in the middle east.

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Donald M. Payne: anniversaries and to the day when israel and her civilians can liven true peace and true security. i stro and support for it and i urge that all my colleagues do the same. mr. speaker, at this time i

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John Boozman: reserve the balance of my time. the spear pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from arkansas. mr. boozman: thank you, mr. speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. boozman: mr. speaker, as we today commemorate 61 years of israeli independence, we commemorate and celebrate so much more.

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John Boozman: achievement with entrepreneurship. and we celebrate the hard work and determination of love of pee displayed by the people of israel, a people with whom we share our deepest values. in short, mr. speaker, today we celebrate a quintessentially american story and other examples that people in the

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John Boozman: conference in geneva, speaker after speake lambasted israel for racism and the assembled nations passed a declaration that criticized israel. of course, the most memorable and infamous moment with a eyes rainian leader mauck mauck --

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John Boozman: wherewithal to make good with their threats. the prospect of a nuclear iran is a threat to israel, a threat to the united states and a threat to us all. and we cannot stand idlely by in the face of this danger. likewise to israel's north, syria's dictator has threatened israel with violence and brags of his s

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John Boozman: the result has been numerous israeli deaths, physical and unceasing panic in the towns hamas artillery. and as we witness in the recent conflict in gaza, hamas' capabilities continue to expand. thus, as wcelebrate the anniversary of israeli independence and with it the