[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 56 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
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   CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT LEE TENG-HUI OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 1998

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, President Lee Teng-
hui and Vice President Lein Chan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will 
be celebrating their first anniversary in office on May 20, 1998. They 
have done an excellent job leading their country.
  Everything about Taiwan is forward looking. It has successfully 
weathered the current Asian financial crisis. In the last year, 
President Lee and Vice President Lien have maintained a steady economic 
growth, expanded substantive relations with a number of countries and 
sought a continuing dialogue with mainland China.
  On the eve of their second anniversary in office, I join my 
colleagues in wishing President Lee and Vice President Lien continuing 
success in leading their country.

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