[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 141 (Wednesday, October 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2009]
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                    CELEBRATING CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 2003

  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, last Wednesday, China celebrated its National 
Day, recognizing the 54th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples' 
Republic of China. On this occasion, I wish to applaud Taiwan for its 
support of the United States in our war against global terrorism and 
for Taiwan's pledge of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and Iraq.
  In recent years, we have witnessed Taiwan seek to return to the 
United Nations and World Health Organization. In my judgment, we should 
give Taiwan all of our support in these endeavors. Taiwan is a true 
democracy that guarantees the rights of its citizens. Furthermore, 
Taiwan is one of the most important economic entities in the world. 
Despite a population of just 23 million people, Taiwan has financial 
resources surpassing many Western countries.
  On Taiwan's National Day, I hope Taiwan and the People's Republic of 
China will one day be reunited under the principles of freedom and 
democracy, and that this relationship will foster lasting stability and 
prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

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