HRES249-119

That the House of Representatives— extends warm congratulations and best wishes to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 204th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence; expresses support for the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law to which the people of the United States and Greece are committed; notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence; commends the Greek-American community for its contributions to the United States and its role as a bridge between the two countries; commends the geostrategic importance of Greece at the junction of three continents and in particular the critical role Greece plays in promoting stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Balkans and in continuously upholding international law and respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity; and appreciates the deepening cooperation between the United States and Greece, based on shared values and interests, including the important bilateral energy and security partnership and the important role that Greece plays in bolstering European energy security.