[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY AND DR. JASON HU

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 9, 1997

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, on the eve of Taiwan's 
National Day, I wish to pay tribute to President Lee Teng-hui of the 
Republic of China. This first democratically elected head of state in 
Chinese history has recently led his country through major 
constitutional reforms and visited several Central American countries 
in his effort to shore up diplomatic support for Taiwan.
  In addition, President Lee has announced that Dr. Jason Hu, Taiwan's 
top diplomat in Washington, will become Taiwan's new Foreign Minister.
  I believe Dr. Hu is the right person to help President Lee win more 
international friends in the months and years ahead. Even though Taiwan 
is a major political and economic power in the world, it hasn't 
received proper international recognition.
  In his new position as foreign minister, Dr. Hu will have the right 
platform to tell the world why Taiwan deserves a much louder voice in 
the international arena.
  Best wishes and good luck to both President Lee and Representative 
Hu.

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