[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 140 (Thursday, October 8, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

 Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, I rise today to offer my 
congratulations to President Lee Teng-hui and the people of the 
Republic of China on Taiwan on the occasion of their National Day which 
will occur October 10. It is a deep honor for me to join in the 
celebration of this momentous occasion.
  The remarkable achievements of Taiwan continue to tell a powerful 
story of how democracy can grow in Asia, and that it is compatible with 
a commitment to capitalism. Taiwan's ability to survive the Asian 
financial crisis better than any other free economy in the region is 
just another example of the significance of Taiwan's leadership. Quite 
simply, Taiwan's economic and political miracles never cease to amaze 
me.
  It is a true honor for me to have a long-standing, very personal 
friendship with Taiwan. My own state of West Virginia has benefitted 
from Taiwan's commitment to the U.S. in profound and long-lasting ways. 
I am more committed than ever to the people of Taiwan to keep building 
on a relationship that holds so much more promise in the years ahead. I 
know that we will continue to look to Taiwan to continue setting an 
example in their commitment to democracy, to vibrant economic ties with 
the U.S. and the rest of the world, and to peace.

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