[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 139 (Thursday, September 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: September 29, 1994]
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      CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON ITS 83D BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. DAN SCHAEFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 1994

  Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, the Republic of China on Taiwan will soon 
be celebrating its 83d birthday. It has much to celebrate. After 40 
years of hard work, Taiwan is the world's 13th largest economic entity 
with one of the largest foreign reserves of any country. Such success 
deserves the admiration and envy of all nations. I believe that the 
Republic of China is more than qualified to be an active participant in 
global affairs. I am sure Taiwan will continue to prosper and assume a 
major international role in the post-cold war era.
  In terms of U.S.-Taiwan relations, I am glad to see that in recent 
years we have a far better understanding of issues of mutual concern. 
Much of this improvement in relations between our two countries was due 
to the efforts made by Ambassador Mou-shih Ding, who has returned to 
Taipei to assume the post of director general of the ROC's National 
Security Council. I believe that Ambassador Ding's successor, 
Ambassador Benjamin Lu, will continue to work toward mutual 
understanding and a strengthening of ties between Taipei and 
Washington.
  On behalf of my constituents, I wish President Lee Teng-hui and 
Premier Lien Chan the best of luck and a happy 83d to the Republic of 
China on Taiwan.

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