[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 10, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S10450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNITION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN

  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, the evil acts perpetrated 
on September 11, which took thousands of innocent lives in New York, 
Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, have brought out the best and worst 
in man. In the days following the terrorist attacks on the United 
States, Americans gained a clearer picture of who our friends were by 
their sincere words and by their actions. In particular, I applaud the 
Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan which quickly offered its 
assistance, support, and strong condemnation of terrorism.
  Recently, I learned that the Republic of China on Taiwan has canceled 
here in the United States what should have been a great day of 
celebration for the Taiwanese people living in this country. The 
Republic of China's National Day was to have been held today, October 
10, in order to honor and remember those who perished in the September 
11 attacks. I am touched by the Republic China's actions and their 
sympathy for the victims.
  Despite continual attempts by the People's Republic of China 
politically and militarily to threaten the Republic of China on Taiwan, 
that island nation has remained committed to democracy and has matured 
into a prosperous nation. On Taiwan's National Day, I believe Taiwan 
needs a greater international presence, and I support that island 
nation's desire to share its resources and ideas. This can only be done 
through Taiwan's inclusion into international organizations. As we 
struggle to recover from the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001, 
let us always be mindful of who America's true allies and friends are.

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