[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 126 (Friday, September 19, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9729-S9730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   COMMEMORATING REPRESENTATIVE JASON HU OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON 
                                 TAIWAN

  Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I rise today to offer a Senate 
resolution to commemorate Representative Hu of the Republic of China 
for his outstanding service as the head of the Taipei Economic and 
Cultural Representative Office [TECRO] here in Washington, DC. 
President Lee Teng-hui has called Dr. Hu back to Taiwan to serve as the 
Minister of Foreign Affairs. This new appointment is a tremendous 
honor, and I am sure that he will serve his government as ably as 
Foreign Minister as he has done in Washington, and in his other 
previous posts.
  Serving Taiwan so well here in Washington, DC, has been no easy task. 
Dr. Hu must balance the needs of Taiwan with the difficult dynamics 
associated with the issues surrounding the Republic of China. 
Maintaining stability and peace in Southeast Asia while promoting 
democracy and strengthening our ties with our allies should be a top 
priority for both our governments.
  I have spoken often on the floor of the United States Senate 
regarding numerous issues including our commitments under the Taiwan 
Relations Act, Taiwan's bid to enter the World Trade Organization, 
President Lee's visit to

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Cornell in 1996, and military exercises by the People's Republic of 
China in the waters around the island of Taiwan on the eve of their 
historic Presidential elections. In all cases, Dr. Hu has provided 
valuable insights regarding these matters to me.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Hu has distinguished himself among his 
countrymen. From his days as the ROC delegation leader at the U.N. 
World Youth Assembly in 1970 to his current post as the representative 
of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office here in 
Washington, DC, Dr. Hu has made a name for himself as an expert on 
foreign affairs. Obviously, President Lee recognizes Dr. Hu's abilities 
and has asked him to take the lead in foreign affairs. I hope Dr. Hu's 
replacement will be as helpful and knowledgeable about Taiwan issues.
  Finally, I would like to wish both Dr. Hu, his wife Shirley, and 
their two children good luck and express to him my heartfelt thanks for 
a job well done.

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