[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  CELEBRATING THE 87TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN

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                            HON. MATT SALMON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. SALMON. Mr. Speaker, I extend my best wishes and greetings to the 
Republic of China on Taiwan on the 87th anniversary of the founding of 
their nation.
  Under President Lee Teng-hui and Vice President Lien Chan's 
leadership, the Republic of China continues its excellent record of 
economic growth and its historic democratization. Since I lived in 
Taiwan in the 1970's, we have seen a different Republic of China 
emerge. It is now a major trading nation, and its GNP is one of the 
world's largest. Its growth in per capita income has improved the lives 
of the 21 million hardworking men and women of Taiwan. Furthermore, the 
rapid democratization and constitutional reforms on Taiwan in recent 
years have made Taiwan a model for many nations.
  I also applaud President Lee for resuming bilateral discussions 
between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland.
  Happy Birthday to Taiwan.

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