[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E745]
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                  TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT CHEN OF TAIWAN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, May 20th will mark President Chen Shui-
bian's first anniversary in office. Since his election the voters in 
Taiwan have continually given President Chen high marks for his 
performance. President Chen has continued to maintain a proactive 
stance on Taiwan's economy. He has ensured steady economic growth while 
minimizing the impact of the worldwide economic slowdown. Furthermore, 
President Chen has been busy strengthening relations with allies and 
gaining new friends around the world. He has made it very clear that 
Taiwan genuinely desires a meaningful dialogue with the People's 
Republic of China--a dialogue to ensure peace in the Taiwan Strait.
  President Chen has made great strides to solidify Taiwan's relations 
with the U.S.--a relationship that subscribes to the principles of 
freedom, democracy, human rights, peace, and prosperity. Through his 
efforts, the future of bilateral relations between Taiwan and the 
United States is bright.
  I send my personal congratulations to the people of the Republic of 
China on Taiwan on this festive occasion.

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