[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S7122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      COMMENDING THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN FOR AID TO KOSOVO

  Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I bring to the attention of this body the 
efforts of the Republic of China on Taiwan on behalf of the Kosovar 
refugees. As a member of the world community committed to protecting 
and promoting human rights, the Republic of China on Taiwan is deeply 
concerned about the plight of the Kosovars and hopes to contribute to 
the reconstruction of their war-torn land. To that end, President Lee 
Tung-hui announced on June 7, 1999 that Taiwan will grant $300 million 
in an aid package to the Kosovars. The aid package will consist of the 
following:
  1. Emergency support for food, shelters, medical care and education, 
etc. for Kosovar refugees living in exile in neighboring countries.
  2. Short-term accommodations for some of the Kosovar refugees in 
Taiwan with opportunities for job training to enable them to be better 
equipped for the restoration of their homeland upon their return.
  3. Support for the restoration of Kosovo in coordination with 
international long-term recovery programs once a peace plan is 
implemented.
  I commend the Republic of China on Taiwan for their commitment to 
humanitarian assistance for these victims of the war in Yugoslavia. 
Their aid will contribute to the promotion of the peace plan for Kosovo 
and will help the refugees return safety to their homes as soon as 
possible.

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