[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REPUBLIC OF CHINA NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 1995

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I encourage the Members of the House of 
Representatives to join me in extending my best wishes and 
congratulations to the people of the Republic of China, Government of 
Taiwan, on the occasion of their forthcoming National Day.
  As the world knows, the Republic of China on Taiwan is a genuine 
democracy and its people enjoy one of the highest standards of living 
in the world. As one of our largest trading partners and friends in the 
Far East, it is my belief that the Republic of China on Taiwan deserves 
much greater international recognition.
  In the meantime, I wish to express my concern about reports of the 
U.S. involvement in the dispute between the Republic of China on Taiwan 
and the People's Republic of China. It is my belief that the United 
States should stay out of Taiwan's final reunification with the Chinese 
mainland. The Chinese people should be left to solve this issue, 
through peaceful means, by themselves.
  Meanwhile, best of luck to President Lee Teng-hui and Foreign 
Minister Frederick Chien of the Republic of China on Taiwan. I am sure 
they will be able to meet all the challenges that lie ahead.

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