[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 156 (Friday, October 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     WELCOMING PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN OF TAIWAN TO UNITED STATES

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                               speech of

                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 2003

  Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Con. Res. 302, 
and urge my colleagues to support this important resolution.
  For the past half-century, Taiwan and its people have been one of the 
United States' most reliable friends and allies in Asia, and around the 
world. Our two nations have cultivated many mutual interests, including 
trade, cultural, security in the Western Pacific Ocean, and democratic 
development.
  On October 31st, President Chen Shui-bian will be visiting the United 
States. On behalf of the American people, I would like to extend my 
warmest welcome to the President, and hope that our two nations will 
continue to deepen various aspects of our relationship.
  As we host President Chen, I urge my colleagues to support this 
important resolution, and urge Congress and the Administration to 
support Taiwan's efforts to secure meaningful participation in 
international organizations and forums.

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