[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2006]
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                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Taiwan's forthcoming National 
Day, I wish to congratulate Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian and the 
people of Taiwan for their economic and political successes during the 
years past.
  Economically, the people in Taiwan enjoy one of the highest standards 
of living. Politically, it is a vibrant democracy with free elections, 
respect for human rights and a free press.
  Taiwan also has a strong relationship with the United States. It is 
one of our major trading partners. Their students study in our colleges 
and universities and their people frequently choose the United States 
to spend their tourist dollars. In addition, their government has given 
us their total support of our war against global terrorism.
  On their forthcoming National Day, I wish to assure our friends in 
Taiwan that we acknowledge and appreciate the strong ties between our 
two peoples.




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