[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 95 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     AZERBAIJAN'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. GAETZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GAETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 100-year 
anniversary of the independence of Azerbaijan and to highlight the 
significance and importance of the U.S.-Azerbaijan relationship.
  Throughout its history, Azerbaijan has resisted invasion from the 
Soviet Union. They were pioneers in advancing the cause of women's 
suffrage. Day in and day out, Azerbaijan cooperates on defense, 
counterintelligence, and counterterrorism activities. Azerbaijan 
established the first secular parliamentary democracy in the Muslim 
world. They have offered unconditional support to the United States 
after 9/11.
  Here is to another 100 years of great prosperity for the people of 
Azerbaijan and a strong relationship with the United States.

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