[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S CONGRESSIONAL LIAISON

 Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, many Senators have come to the 
floor this week to give tribute to our retiring colleagues as the 104th 
Congress moves toward adjournment. The end of the congressional session 
also means that many of our friends in the diplomatic community are 
moving on to other assignments.
  I rise today to say farewell and to congratulate Dr. Lyushun Shen, 
who has served as head of the Republic of China's Congressional Liaison 
Division in Washington for many years. In recognition of his good work 
here, Dr. Shen has been named Director of North American Affairs in the 
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will return to Taipei at the end of 
this month. This is an extremely important position because he will be 
responsible for coordinating Taiwan's policies toward the United 
States, among other things. I am pleased the United States will have a 
good friend in that position.
  My staff and I have had many occasions to work with Lyushun during 
his tenure in Washington. Whether the issue was one where we disagreed, 
such as back in the days of fishing disputes between Taiwan and Alaska, 
or where we agreed, such as allowing a private visit by President Lee 
to his alma mater, Lyushun has served his country with diligence, 
professionalism, and a fine sense of humor--an important quality in 
this town. I also had the chance to observe his fishing skills when he 
attended my wife's charity fishing tournament this past summer, but I 
think he should stick with diplomacy.
  I am confident that Lyushun will be as successful in his new role as 
he has been here. And I know our paths will cross again during my 
travels to Asia. I am certain that my colleagues join me in wishing 
Lyushun and his family all the best in the coming years.

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