[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E570]
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     CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN ON THEIR RECENT ELECTIONS

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my heartiest 
congratulations to the people of Taiwan on the conduct of their recent 
Presidential elections and to President Chen on his reelection. More 
than 80 percent of registered voters turned out in a clear 
demonstration that the people of Taiwan want a free and democratic 
future.
  I continue to be impressed by the growing strength of democratic 
institutions on Taiwan and by the commitment of the people of Taiwan to 
freedom, democracy, and human rights. These are values that the people 
of Taiwan share with the people of the Untied States.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that all my colleagues will join me in extending 
congratulations to the people of Taiwan, to President Chen and Vice 
President Annette Lu on their re-election, and in hoping that the 
future of Taiwan will be resolved through peaceful means.

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