[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S 85TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask that the following letter of 
congratulations recognizing the 85th anniversary of the founding of the 
Republic of China be printed in the Record. In light of the efforts at 
political reform and recent economic successes of the Republic of 
China, it is appropriate that we honor this important milestone.
  The letter follows:

                                                  U.S. Senate,

                                                   Washington, DC.
     President Lee Teng-hui,
     c/o Foreign Minister John H. Chang, the Republic of China, 
         Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
       Dear President Lee: We wish to extend our greetings to you, 
     Vice President Lien Chan and Foreign Minister John H. Chang 
     on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the founding of 
     the Republic of China.
       In the last few years, Taiwan has impressed the world with 
     economic success and political reform. We are well aware of 
     your efforts in cooperating with us on matters of mutual 
     interest. We are also aware of your recent campaign to rejoin 
     the United Nations and other international organizations. As 
     you seek to develop even better ties with the U.S. and 
     shoulder more international responsibility, we wish you and 
     your countrymen every success.
       Representative Jason Hu has done an excellent job of 
     keeping members briefed on what has been happening in your 
     country. He and his staff are to be commended for their 
     efforts.
       Mr. President, may you and your people have a wonderful 
     85th anniversary celebration. Congratulations.
           Sincerely,
     Trent Lott.
     Thad Cochran.
     Don Nickles.
     Larry E. Craig.

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