[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1830]
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                   TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE JASON HU

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                           HON. ROBERT SMITH

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 1997

  Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues 
in paying tribute to Representative Jason Hu on his promotion to the 
esteemed post of Taiwan's foreign minister.
  Representative Hu's promotion requires his return to Taipei and we 
will miss him a great deal. Representative Hu has been a tireless 
diplomat for Taiwan and has represented his country's interests well.
  Representative Hu is constantly seeking to improve the relations 
between Taiwan and the United States. He is a true advocate of his 
country's causes. I commend President Lee for his choice of 
Representative Hu as Taiwan's top diplomat.
  I will miss Representative Hu's presence in Washington but I know for 
sure that we will have a friend in Taipei who truly understands us and 
the United States. I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Representative Hu and in giving him a fond farewell.