Recognizing the historic significance of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel

5 cosponsors.

“Recognizing the historic significance of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.” Also “commends the people of Israel for their remarkable achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic and democratic society in the Middle East in the face of terrorism, hostility, and belligerence by many of its neighbors.”