[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                       TAIWAN'S 83D NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 1994

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to extend my best wishes and 
congratulations to President Lee Teng-hui and Ambassador Benjamin Lu of 
the Republic of China on the occasion of Taiwan's 83d National Day on 
October 10, 1994.
  In recent weeks, we have seen the Republic of China's campaign to 
rejoin the United Nations. I believe we should give Taiwan our support.
  The Republic of China is a full-fledged democracy and its government 
policies conform to those of other democratic nations.
  The Republic of China is one of the most important economic powers in 
the world. Despite its small population of 21 million people, its gross 
national product ranks among the 20 largest in the world and its 
foreign reserve is one of the biggest in the world.
  The Republic of China has established a program of economic 
assistance to many underdeveloped nations and has joined major 
international organizations such as the APEC--the Asian Pacific 
Economic Cooperation forum.
  One of the most compelling reasons for us to support the Republic of 
China's aspiration for United Nations membership is Taipei's 
willingness to be a helpful partner in the international community.
  In closing, I wish to take this opportunity to say my personal 
goodbye to Ambassador Mou-shih Ding, who has returned to Taipei to 
assume the post Secretary-General of the Republic of China's National 
Security Council. I look forward to working closely with Ambassador 
Ding's successor, Ambassador Benjamin Lu.
  God bless the Republic of China on Taiwan.

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