[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 130 (Friday, September 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TAIWAN

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 1998

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to send greetings and best wishes to 
the leaders in the Republic of China on Taiwan. Their national day is a 
day of celebration for all the Chinese living in Taiwan. Taiwan, a 
small island country, faces a formidable adversary--the Chinese 
mainland. Yet Taiwan is able to enjoy its economic success, political 
reforms as well as freedom and democracy.
  Much of Taiwan's economic and political success is directly 
attributable to the leadership of President Lee Teng-hui. A statesman 
of vision, energy and courage, President Lee is determined to make 
Taiwan a model nation for all emerging countries. And most important of 
all, he hopes Taiwan will inspire the Chinese mainland to democratize 
and become a free country.
  President Lee Teng-hui should be credited for restarting the 
bilateral talks between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland. It is his goal 
is see the principles of democracy and freedom flourish.
  Happy Birthday to Taiwan!

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