[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E841]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          ROC PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE

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                           HON. J.D. HAYWORTH

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2001

  Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, a year ago, Mr. Chen Shui-bian assumed the 
presidency of the Republic of China on Taiwan. Today I would like to 
join my colleagues and the people of Taiwan in wishing President Chen a 
happy one year anniversary in office. Also, a warm welcome to President 
Chen and his party as they transit through New York later this month. 
After a brief stop in New York, they will journey to Central America.
  Mr. Speaker, Taiwan has a dynamic economy that is the envy of much of 
the world. Taiwan is now the world's 17th largest economy and holds 
$100 billion in foreign exchange reserves. The United States is a major 
trading partner of Taiwan.
  Politically, Taiwan is one of the freest nations. It has a 
democratically elected head of state and holds free elections at all 
levels. People enjoy full human rights and press freedom.
  By any measurable standard, Taiwan is an economic powerhouse and a 
beacon of democracy. Mr. Speaker, I salute President Chen and his 
people on the occasion of Mr. Chen's first year in office.

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