[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 78 (Thursday, May 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1134]
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         THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF TAIWANESE PRESIDENT LEE IN OFFICE

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 1999

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, permit me to take this opportunity to convey 
to Taiwanese President Lee Teng-hui, on the eve of his third 
anniversary in office, our best wishes and congratulations. Taiwan is 
very fortunate to have Dr. Lee as its President.
  A man of vision, President Lee supports the reunion of Taiwan and 
mainland China according to the principles of democracy, freedom, and 
the equitable distribution of wealth. During his tenure in office, he 
has made every effort to resume the cross Strait dialogue and to 
maintain peace and security in the Taiwan Strait.
  Accordingly, I invite my colleagues to join in extending 
congratulations and best wishes to President Lee and we look forward to 
his continuing accomplishments in the coming years.

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