[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1844]
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                    TRIBUTE TO TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2001

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Taiwan on 
the occasion of their National Day. The Republic of China on Taiwan is 
a true democracy that guarantees political freedom and civil liberty to 
its people. As we continue into the 21st Century, Taiwan's importance 
as an economic player in the world continues as they expect to become a 
new member of the World Trade Organization by the end of this year. 
Despite the relative small population of only 23 million, Taiwan has 
financial resources surpassing those of many Western countries.
  On behalf of all of us, I would like to offer my thanks to President 
Chen Shui-bian of the Republic of China for Taiwan's support of our 
great nation in the aftermath of the September 11 attack. President 
Shui-bian expressed his condolences to the American people, and 
condemned those terrorist acts as shameful and cowardly. Taiwan was one 
of the first countries to declare their unequivocal support and 
cooperation with the United States. In addition, Taiwan has offered the 
United States and their allies in the war on terrorism whatever 
resources they have to share. In addition, President Shui-bian ordered 
all government flags to be flown at half-mast for two days as an 
expression of Taiwan's solidarity with the United States. And finally, 
President Shui-bian asked that all National Day celebrations be 
cancelled because this is a mourning time for the American people as 
well as for the people of Taiwan.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognition of 
the Republic of China on Taiwan's National Day. I thank Taiwan for 
their friendship and support of our great nation, and I wish Taiwan and 
its people continued prosperity and Godspeed on their National Day.

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