[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 53 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E613]
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     COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2004

  Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, twenty-five years ago this April the Taiwan 
Relations Act was signed into law. For the last quarter of a century, 
there has been relative peace and tranquility in the Taiwan Strait--
thanks in large part to the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, 
which spells out the extent of our commitment to Taiwan in the event of 
an armed invasion from the People's Republic of China against Taiwan.
  Today the people of Taiwan enjoy freedom and prosperity. In the years 
ahead, I am confident that the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan 
will only grow stronger as we continue to build on common principles, 
including freedom, democracy and human rights.
  On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the TRA, I commend the 
foresight and wisdom of my colleagues and former colleagues in Congress 
for having written this landmark piece of legislation, which has 
benefited both the people of Taiwan and people of the United States. 
Today I urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating the strong 
tradition of cooperation and friendship between the United States and 
Taiwan. I look forward to the continuation of a relationship that will 
last for the next twenty-five years and beyond.

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