[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 130 (Friday, October 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2079]
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                        IN RECOGNITION OF TAIWAN

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2005

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the anniversary of 
the Republic of China's (Taiwan) Independence Day, a day commonly 
referred to as Double 10 Day. Double 10 Day celebrates the start of the 
Wuchang Uprising on October 10, 1911, which led to the collapse of the 
Qing dynasty. It is therefore also known in Chinese as National 
Celebration Day. I am proud to join with the people of Taiwan and their 
leader President Chen Shui-bian in commemorating the Chinese people's 
struggle for independence.
  Double 10 Day offers those of us in Congress an opportunity to 
recognize Taiwan's friendship and unwavering alliance with the United 
States. This strong alliance is predicated in part on shared values. In 
fact, Taiwan has nurtured a stable democracy and vibrant economy that 
encourages the entrepreneurial spirit. Taiwan has also become a model 
society. It has excellent schools, outstanding medical care, a strong 
economy, and many of its people enjoy one of the highest standards of 
living. Taiwan's social welfare programs have been making laudable 
efforts to raise the standard of living for all.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also take this opportunity to praise the good 
work of Taiwan Representative David Tawei Lee. He is a fine diplomat 
who has kept those of us in Congress well informed and well briefed on 
all of the latest developments in Taiwan.
  Again, congratulations to the people of Taiwan on their Independence 
Day and I wish the 23 million people of Taiwan continued progress and 
prosperity.

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