[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 64 (Tuesday, May 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E898]
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                CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 19, 1998

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Republic of 
China. If there is one country that deserves praise, it is the Republic 
of China on Taiwan. It is a country without natural resources, yet it 
has become an oasis of wealth in Asia. This economic miracle is due to 
the leadership of Taiwan's President Lee Teng-hui and Vice President 
Lien Chan.
  Sworn in as the ninth president and vice president of the Republic of 
China on May 20, 1996, President Lee and Vice President Lien have 
worked very hard to maintain Taiwan's economic growth and initiated all 
types of political reform. Today, Taiwan stands tall among all nations. 
It is rich, free and respects human rights. It is a full democracy.
  On the occasion of President Lee and Vice President Lien's second 
anniversary in office, I extend to them my best wishes and 
congratulations.

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