[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 57 (Thursday, April 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E712-E713]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING AMBASSADOR C.J. CHEN OF TAIWAN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 2004

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my 
colleagues in bidding a fond farewell to Ambassador C.J. Chen of 
Taiwan. He will be returning to Taipei next month. During the last four 
years, he has been the Representative of the Taipei Economic and 
Cultural Representative Office in Washington, DC.
  A great advocate for his country, Ambassador Chen has helped us 
understand difficult issues such as Taiwan's peace referendum and the 
just concluded Taiwan presidential elections. At the same time he has 
helped his people better understand American values and strengthened 
the relations between Taiwan and the United States.
  On Capitol Hill Ambassador Chen, known to many as simply ``C.J.,'' is 
widely respected. Many of us admire his high intellect and industry as 
we have been privileged to see the personal depth within this very 
public man. Indeed, we have been enriched in having had this 
opportunity to get to know him and his lovely wife, Yolanda Ho.
  As Ambassador Chen leaves Washington for Taipei, we can be sure that 
both our countries shall benefit from his efforts for years to come.

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