[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1737]
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               85TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to make note of and 
salute the upcoming 85th National Day of the Republic of China [ROC] on 
Taiwan which will be celebrated on Thursday, October 10, 1996.
  I wish the ROC every success in its adoption and implementation of a 
pragmatic diplomacy; and its work toward a greater international voice 
and acceptance in the world community. We should all recognize that 
this is a country which has made a truly impressive effort to improve 
its position and gain recognition in the world community--becoming the 
world's 19th largest economy and 7th largest U.S. trading partner.
  On this very special day to the ROC, I extend my congratulations to 
both the President of the ROC, Dr. Lee Teng-hui, and the Taipei 
Economic and Cultural Representative in the United States, Dr. Jason 
Chih-chiang Hu.

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