[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 123 (Thursday, October 5, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 89TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 5, 2000

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to make note of and 
salute the upcoming 89th National Day of the Republic of China on 
Taiwan which will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 10, 2000.
  In recent years, Taiwan has emerged as a major economic power in the 
world. Much of the economic success is attributable to the efforts of 
its leaders. They understand that a strong economy is a necessary basis 
for political progress and reform.
  From its one-party past, Taiwan has become a true democracy with a 
number of political parties. In fact, Mr. Chen Shui-bian of the 
Democratic Progressive Party was elected president by the people of 
Taiwan last March. Since his inauguration as president on May 20, 
President Chen has impressed his people and the world with his 
leadership and vision for the future.
  Mr. Speaker, on this very special day to Taiwan, I extend my 
congratulations to both President Chen, and Representative C. J. Chen 
of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United 
States.

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