[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 158 (Monday, November 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 SALUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN CHEN

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Sunday, November 9, 1997

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Taiwan's new 
representative, Dr. Stephen Chen, to Washington. Prior to his present 
assignment, Dr. Chen was deputy secretary-general in the office of the 
President, Taiwan.
  Representative Chen is a career diplomat, having served his country 
in nearly every corner of the world. Fluent in English, Chinese, 
Portuguese, and Spanish, Chen is a master communicator. He will 
certainly bring to the Hill his vast knowledge of foreign policy issues 
affecting his country and ours.
  At a time of our country seeking better relations with the People's 
Republic of China, it is indeed a privilege to have someone like 
Representative Chen representing the Republic of China, a free 
democratic and sovereign country, which deserves a much strong presence 
in the world.

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