[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 135 (Thursday, October 2, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1933]
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               REPUBLIC OF CHINA CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 2, 1997

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I extend my best wishes to Taiwan as it 
prepares to celebrate its 86th anniversary of the founding of the 
Republic of China on October 10, 1997. President Lee Teng Hui and Vice 
President Lien Chan are to be commended for their leadership. In recent 
months, both guided Taiwan through many challenges and maintained 
prosperity and democracy for the 21 million residents on the island.
  I also congratulate Representative Jason Hu, Taiwan's top diplomat in 
Washington. He will return to Taipei and take on the post as the new 
foreign minister. Mr. Hu's promotion is a clear indication of Taiwan's 
confidence in his abilities to serve his fellow citizens.
  Good luck to both Taiwan and Mr. Jason Hu.