[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 130 (Monday, October 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 23 million Taiwanese on 
their 93rd National ``Double-Tenth'' Day, which will take place on 
October 10, 2004.
  On October 10, 1911, the Republican Revolution broke out and brought 
the end of China's Qing dynasty. Ninety-three years later Taiwan 
continues to prosper. It is the 15th largest economy in the world and 
has the 4th largest information hardware and semiconductor industries 
in the world.
  This year Taiwan proudly rebounded from an election-eve shooting 
incident that resulted in a post-election dispute ongoing for several 
months. But, as the strong democracy it is, Taiwan resolved the 
situation in a peaceful manner and domestic stability remains.
  Today I congratulate Taiwan and commend the Taiwanese for their 
commitment and dedication to the universal principles of human freedom 
and dignity.

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