our friends, the u.a.e.ls there said they stopped the construction because of american concerns, but now it looks like things have changed. the u.a.e. has been a key partner with the u.s. on security in the middle east but the question is, is that changing? let's bring in retired lieutenant colonel daniel davis, senior fellow and military expert at defense priorities. dan, good to see you. i'm hearing from a source telling me apparently the president of the u.a.e. is fed up with the u.s., says the u.s. is not present and didn't even call them when they had their, what they would refer to as their 9/11, when abu dhabi was hit. does that surprise you? >> disappoints me, i have to say. unfortunately doesn't surprise me. just a couple of things here to point out on this issue with the ucht a.e. potential naval base for the chinese. from a military perspective, it does not cause a problem. they only have the chinese only have one other naval base outside of their territory in the world whereas we have more than 1

and with the abraham accords again, u.a.e., bahrain and morocco. mr. speaker, i wish the israelis and the israeli people, the state of israel, congratulations on 75 years. we all look forward to building together toward a better future for israel and the region for years to come. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady reserves. the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. mccaul: i'm pleased to yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlewoman, the author of this resolution who made it just in the nick of time, from missouri, mrs. wagner. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. mrs. wagner: i thank my friend, chairman of the house foreign affairs committee for yielding and i -- and i glad that i made it. thank you, mr. speaker. i rise in strong support of house res. 311 which i did introduce to honor 75 years of friendship between the united states and israel. the decades-long partnership between our nations underpin security in the meas and promotes economic growth throughout the region. tonight marks the beginning