[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
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                CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                           HON. ROBERT SMITH

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 1997

  Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of President Lee 
Teng-hui's first anniversary in office, I wish to make a few remarks.
  President Lee is the first democratically elected head of state in 
China's history. He is a man committed to preserving political freedom 
for his 23 million fellow citizens.
  President Lee is also committed to economic growth. In the last year 
Taiwan has maintained its economic expansion and its position as a 
major trading partner of the United States. Many of our agricultural 
products find ready markets in Taiwan.
  On behalf of my constituents, I send my best wishes and 
congratulations to President Lee Teng-hui, Dr. Jason Hu, Taiwan's top 
representative in Washington, and the people of Taiwan as they 
celebrate May 20, 1997, the first anniversary of President Lee's first 
term in office.

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