[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    TAIWANESE AMERICAN HERITAGE WEEK

 Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, last week, Taiwanese Americans and 
all Americans celebrated Taiwanese American Heritage Week. I commend 
our many citizens of Taiwanese background for the contributions they 
have made to America.
  More than 500,000 Americans are of Taiwanese heritage, and they have 
achieved impressive successes in business, in science and the arts, in 
the academic world, and in many other aspects of our national life. 
They are a vital part of our society and an important part of the 
strong fabric of American life.
  All Americans continue to watch with great interest and support as 
Taiwan continues to become a stronger nation and a stronger democracy. 
I share the hope of Taiwanese Americans that Taiwan will continue to 
prosper in peace and growing economic strength.

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