[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E915]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR

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                          HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, little more than one year ago, Mr. Chen 
Shui-bian became the tenth President of the Republic of China. During 
the first twelve months of President Chen's administration, he 
sustained the hallmark political and economic reforms that position 
Taiwan among the most democratic and prosperous places in Asia.
  President Chen demonstrated sincerity when seeking meaningful 
dialogues with his counterparts in the People's Republic of China, and 
worked hard to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. 
Today, President Chen hopes to improve Taiwan's situation within the 
global community, and I support his efforts. In the end, his 
persistence will yield great rewards.
  For these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I sincerely congratulate President 
Chen Shui-bian on a successful first year. As we look forward to an 
even brighter future, I encourage him to keep up the good work.

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