[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 130 (Friday, October 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2083]
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                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2005

  Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, on October 10, 2005, Taiwan's National Day, I 
offer my best wishes and congratulations to the people of Taiwan for 
building a democratic, peaceful and prosperous island. Taiwan witnessed 
the first ever peaceful transition of political power in Chinese 
cultural history in 2000.
  Taiwan is also an island with a significant population and a 
prosperous economy. The two peoples, both Taiwanese and Americans, 
share a common belief in democracy, the adherence of human rights and 
the rule of law. I believe it is important that we maintain a free and 
open relationship. The United States should remain committed to 
stability in the region. I believe the United States must continue to 
play a role in guaranteeing the peaceful resolution any destabilizing 
issues between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.
  It is my hope that there will be enduring peace and stability in the 
Asia Pacific region, especially in the Taiwan Strait. It is also my 
hope that both Taiwan and the People's Republic of China will soon 
resume their dialogue, as it is my belief that negotiation is 
imperative to any resolution.

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