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“U.S.-QATAR STRATEGIC DIALOGUE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H1220 on Jan. 28, 2019.
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U.S.-QATAR STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this month, Qatar and the United States completed the second annual Strategic Dialogue. The State Department cited the many successes of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
The Strategic Dialogue highlighted the strength of the relationship to deepen the cooperation to benefit both countries.
The United States welcomed Qatar's generous offer to expand critical facilities at bases used by U.S. forces in the country, enabling expansion at Al Udeid Air Base.
Both sides intend to strengthen their security and counterterrorism partnership to eradicate terrorism and violent extremism.
There was continued support for a strong and united Gulf Cooperation Council promoting a peaceful and prosperous future for the region. Our GCC allies should work together to resolve their differences for the sake of the success and security of the region.
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
Our sympathy to the family of Robert Adams, VI.
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