May 27, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 99 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    CONGRATULATING BULGARIAN SUCCESS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 27, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, as Co-Chair of the 
Congressional Bulgaria Caucus, I commend the government of Prime 
Minister Boyko Borissov for its handling of the unprecedented Wuhan 
Virus pandemic. After a state of emergency declaration lasting ten 
weeks, the Bulgarian government announced on Tuesday that the country's 
famed archeological treasures, monasteries, mountain havens along with 
world-class Black Sea resorts, marinas, sports centers, restaurants, 
bars, and cafes will reopen on June 1st.
  As of this week, Bulgaria has reported 2,460 confirmed coronavirus 
cases, including 133 deaths, a relatively low number for Europe. Prime 
Minister Borissov and Health Minister Kiril Ananiev started relaxing 
the lockdown back in April, while still enforcing strict social 
distancing and other important measures which succeeded in containing 
the spread of the Invisible Enemy.
  The Bulgarian government deserves high praise for its handling of 
this unique public health crisis and for exhibiting an impressive level 
of leadership in the face of this challenge. The American people will 
continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Bulgaria, and 
we look forward to seeing our friends in Sofia in better days with warm 
Bulgarian hospitality.
  Bulgaria is ably represented in Washington with Ambassador Tihomir 
Stoychev who is serving in the tradition of Ambassador Elena 
Poptodorova.

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