[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 74 (Thursday, May 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1046]
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           TAIWAN'S 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

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                           HON. TERRY EVERETT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 1999

  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, for the first time in Chinese history, 
Taiwan held a truly democratic presidential election three years ago. 
As the people of Taiwan celebrate their president's third anniversary 
in office on May 20, 1999, I send them my congratulations.
  I applaud President Lee's recent proposal that Taiwan and the 
mainland work together in drafting a comprehensive financial plan to 
help solve the current financial crisis affecting their neighbors in 
Asia. President Lee's innovative ideas deserve serious consideration by 
the mainland China authorities.
  The Chinese people as well as the international Community, stand to 
benefit if Taiwan and China continue to have a meaningful dialogue 
about their hopeful unification. Taiwan and the Chinese mainland have 
much to learn from each other. Taiwan's economic miracle and a thriving 
democracy will be a useful guide to the mainland China's progress 
toward a free and open economic and political climate.
  Congratulations to President Lee Teng-hui and best regards to Foreign 
Minister Jason Hu for their effort on behalf of democracy in the 
Pacific Rim.

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