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That the House of Representatives— (1) extends sincere congratulations and best wishes to the people of the Republic of Cabo Verde as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the independence of the archipelago of Cabo Verde; (2) expresses support for the principles of freedom, democracy, and good governance, to which the people and Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde are committed; (3) commends the Cabo Verdean-American community for its contributions to the United States and service as a bridge between the two countries, both before and following independence, based on shared bilateral history, diasporic ties, and common values; (4) notes the important role that the Republic of Cabo Verde has played in African and broader transatlantic affairs since gaining independence on July 5, 1975; and (5) commends the Republic of Cabo Verde’s support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and people of Ukraine, and its condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.