[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E807]
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     TAIWAN CELEBRATES ITS PRESIDENT'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE

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                         HON. EARL F. HILLIARD

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2001

  Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, our friend in the Pacific, the Republic of 
China on Taiwan, is a small island nation that has maintained excellent 
relations with us throughout the years. Although we do not have formal 
diplomatic relations with the Island, our informal relations with 
Taiwan in areas such as trade and investment, science and technology, 
culture and security, and education have been growing steadily year 
after year.
  In addition, Taiwan and the United States share many values in 
common. Both countries have an abiding attachment to freedom, democracy 
and human rights. As Taiwan gets ready to celebrate its President's 
first anniversary in office, I wish to assure President Chen Shui-bian 
and his people that the American people will always stand behind Taiwan 
and make sure that it continues to thrive and prosper in the Pacific.
  Good Luck and Good Fortune to Taiwan!

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