[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1730]
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                     WELCOME TO AMBASSADOR JASON HU

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                         HON. DAVID FUNDERBURK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. FUNDERBURK. Mr. Speaker, greetings and best wishes to the 
Republic of China's Washington representative, Ambassador Jason Hu. He 
comes to Washington from his last post as the Republic of China's 
Director-General of the Government Information Office. With his wide 
government experiences and a solid background in politics and commerce, 
Ambassador Hu will forge ever stronger links between his country and 
ours. I heartily bid him welcome and look forward to working with him 
and his colleagues.
  As I welcome Ambassador Hu to Washington, I hope the Republic of 
China will be able to return to the United Nations and other 
international organizations as soon as possible. As an economic power 
and a symbol of democracy, Taiwan deserves the world's respect and 
recognition. Since 1949, the Republic of China on Taiwan has moved from 
an agricultural society, exporting only bananas and sugar, to a major 
trading nation today. Moreover, the 21 million people on Taiwan are 
prosperous and free.
  Last but not least, I would like to take this occasion to 
congratulate President Lee Teng-hui and Vice President Lien Chien. I 
wish them good luck as they prepare to celebrate their National Day on 
October 10, 1996.

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