[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S 85TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. MATT SALMON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. SALMON. Mr. Speaker, I extend my best wishes and greetings to the 
Republic of China on Taiwan on the occasion of its 85th anniversary on 
October 10, 1996.
  Under President Lee Teng-hui and Vice President Lien Chan's 
leadership, the Republic of China continues its excellent record of 
economic growth and its historic democratization. Since I lived in 
Taiwan in the 1970's we have seen a different Republic of China emerge. 
It is now a major trading nation, and its GNP is one of the world's 
largest. Its growth in per capita income has improved the lives of the 
people on Taiwan. Also, the rapid democratization and constitutional 
reforms on Taiwan in recent years have made Taiwan a model for many 
nations.
  I would also like to welcome at this time the Republic of China's 
Representative Jason Hu to Washington. He will most certainly 
strengthen the on-going relations between Taipei and Washington. And I 
would like to congratulate Dr. Lyushun Shen on his promotion and return 
to Taiwan. His outstanding service on behalf of his government has 
strengthened our bilateral relationship. I wish him all the best, and I 
hope he continues to recognize the United States as an ally for peace, 
prosperity, and stability in Asia.

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