[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1861]
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               TAIWAN DESERVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 1995

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago, I attended the 13th 
International Conference on Asian Affairs at St. John's University in 
New York City. At that conference, I listened to a scholarly discussion 
on the Republic of China's recent economic and political achievements 
and Taiwan's need and desire to return to the United Nations and other 
international organizations.
  As I stated during the conference, Taiwan truly deserves a much 
larger international voice. On the question of Taiwan and China, we 
should all remain mindful of the fact that the Soviet Union allowed two 
national entities under Soviet rule, Ukraine and Byelorussia, to sit in 
the United Nations as independent voting members. A clear precedent 
already has been set.
  At the conference, I further expressed my admiration for Taiwan's 
willingness to help underdeveloped and needy countries become self-
sufficient. I firmly believe that countries such as Haiti can benefit 
from assistance received from other countries, including the Republic 
of China on Taiwan.
  On October 10, 1995, the Republic of China on Taiwan will celebrate 
its National Day. I wish it much success in its continuing bid to 
return to the United Nations and in its efforts to help developing 
countries such as Haiti.
  Mr. Speaker, for valid, well-documented political, economic and 
social reasons, it is evident that Taiwan is deserving of our support.

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