[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1922]
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                           TRAGEDY IN TAIWAN

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                         HON. EARL F. HILLIARD

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in great sadness to recognize 
the enormous tragedy that has stricken the citizens of Taiwan. I extend 
condolences to the Ambassador and the numerous families that have been 
devastated by this earthquake. The people of this country have been 
great allies to the United States and their ongoing struggle for 
independence parallels the many perils experience by my people here in 
this country.
  I have visited Taiwan on numerous occasions and have always been 
warmly received by both its government officials and private citizens, 
and believe that it is only right that I continue to carry the torch of 
friendship during their time of need. While the United States is 
currently recuperating from the aftermath of its own natural disaster, 
it is important that we share in Taiwan's grief. I have personally been 
in contact with the Ambassador and have pledged my full support toward 
helping them recover from this tragedy. I ask my colleagues in the 
House to follow my act of solidarity and pledge their support to our 
comrades in Taiwan.

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