[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT LEE ON THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                           HON. CORRINE BROWN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 1998

  Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, much has been written and said 
about the economic growth and political advances made by the Republic 
of China during the last few years. Taiwan's achievements are respected 
throughout the world. Much of the credit is due to Taiwan's political 
leadership.
  Taiwan is led by Cornell-educated Dr. Lee Teng-hui, who was elected 
Taiwan's ninth president and inaugurated on May 20, 1996. His running 
mate was Dr. Lien Chan. Other government leaders include Foreign 
Minister Jason Hu and Representative Stephen Chen. While Vice President 
Lien Chan has worked to maintain stability and respect for the law at 
home, Minister Hu wisely exerts Taiwan's presence abroad, having 
recently visited Africa and a number of southeast Asian countries 
seeking new friends for his country. In the meantime, Representative 
Stephen Chen has assiduously briefed us on the Hill of all the recent 
happenings in Taiwan. Representative Chen is a tireless diplomat.
  Together, Taiwan's leaders have continued to bring their people 
economic progress and an improved political climate. The Republic of 
China is a young dynamic nation and a model for the developing world. 
On the occasion of President Lee's second anniversary in office, I wish 
to extend my congratulations to President Lee and his people.

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