[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        TRIBUTE TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE UNITED NATIONS

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                        HON. LUCIEN E. BLACKWELL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 1994

  Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Republic 
of China on its forthcoming 83d anniversary. I commend President Lee 
Teng-hui, Vice President Li Yuan-zu, Premier Lien Chan and Foreign 
Minister Frederick Chien for their diligent efforts in campaigning for 
the return of this country to the United Nations. I am certain that 
many would agree that this country is deserving of such membership.
  The Republic of China on Taiwan has been in total control over the 
Taiwan area from 1945 to the present. It governs 21 million Chinese on 
the island. Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to learn that the Republic of 
China has declared that its political authority does not extend over 
the Chinese mainland and that it looks forward to a peaceful settlement 
on the issue of reunification with the mainland.
  No doubt, the Republic of China should have a reasonable 
international status and should be able to participate in U.N.-
sponsored activities. Mr. Speaker, such exclusion from the United 
Nations leaves the rights and interests of 21 million Chinese citizens 
unprotected.
  All nations large and small should enjoy membership with the United 
Nations. Mr. Speaker, I hope to see the day, real soon, when the 
Republic of Taiwan will once again be a proud member of the United 
Nations.

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