[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. LYUSHEN SHEN

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to a friend of 
mine and a friend of America who unfortunately will be leaving 
Washington this week after spending many years here.
  Dr. Lyushen Shen, director of public affairs at the Taipei Economic 
and Cultural Representative Office here in Washington, will be 
returning home to the Republic of China on Taiwan where he will assume 
his new post as director of North American Affairs in the Ministry of 
Foreign Affairs. I am absolutely certain that Lyushen will succeed in 
this important post which directly affects the working relationship 
between the Republic of China and the United States.
  Dr. Shen has been the chief congressional liaison for the Republic of 
China for many years. He has nurtured the steady improvement of United 
States-Republic of China relations, and has been a truly indispensable 
diplomatic resource. The American people, including Members of 
Congress, all have a favorable impression of Taiwan.
  This is directly attributable to the personal efforts made by 
officials such as Lyushen Shen. Lyushen has always been clear yet 
patient in explaining to us the differences between the cultures of the 
East and West, his government's efforts in reducing its trade surplus 
with the U.S. and his people's deep affection and regard for the 
American people.
  As a Member of Congress who has strongly supported the Taiwanese in 
their struggle for democracy and prosperity, I have appreciated 
Lyushen's input. It has been my privilege to work with Lyushen over the 
years, and I will miss him.
  I wish him and his family the very best.

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