[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 139 (Thursday, October 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2101]
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                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                           HON. JOHN COOKSEY

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 14, 1999

  Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate President Lee Teng-
hui of the Republic of China on the occasion of Taiwan's National Day. 
In the past decade, Taiwan has achieved remarkable economic and 
political growth. Taiwan enjoys one of the highest standards of living 
in Asia, and its people enjoy all the political freedoms of a full 
democracy.
  I am pleased to learn that the Taiwan Government has been doing its 
best to assist all those that have been affected by the September 21 
earthquake. Because of Taiwan's progressive leadership I feel certain 
the recovery from the earthquake will be swift.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the good people in Taiwan during 
this difficult period in their lives.

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