[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1988]
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               THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S 86TH NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, for many years now, I have joined my 
colleagues in congratulating the leaders of the Republic of China [ROC] 
on their National Day.
  Today I congratulate President Lee Teng-hui and the people of Taiwan 
on the ROC's 86th National Day.
  President Lee has just completed a very successful Latin American 
tour and Taiwan has been invited to join the System of Central American 
Integration. President Lee is an energetic man who is moving forward on 
a number of diplomatic recognitions for Taiwan.
  In the months and years ahead, I hope that Taiwan will continue to 
enjoy its prosperity and freedom.

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