[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          MARKING COMMUNIST CHINA'S ANTI-SECESSION LEGISLATION

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                        HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2007

  Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Madam Speaker, on the second 
anniversary of the enactment of Communist China's anti-secession 
legislation aimed at Taiwan, I wish to alert my colleagues of the tense 
military situation in the Taiwan Strait.
  Communist China at present has nearly a thousand guided missiles 
deployed along its southeastern coast, threatening the 23 million 
people living on Taiwan. Madam Speaker, as the world's leading 
democracy, the United States must make clear to Communist China that 
its ever expanding military buildup will only intensify the arms race 
in the Asia Pacific region and derail future cooperation.
  In addition to Communist China's military intimidation of Taiwan, its 
strategy to isolate Taiwan can be seen by its actions around the world, 
including encouraging other nations to de-recognize Taiwan, and doing 
everything possible to prevent Taiwan from participating in 
international organizations. Congress must encourage our Administration 
to carry out policies to help Taiwan participate in international 
organizations such as the World Health Organization, the Community for 
Democracy and others.
  Madam Speaker, it must be made clear to Communist China that it is in 
its interest to act responsibly in the international arena. Communist 
China must not be allowed to be a military threat to its neighbors. 
Communist China's anti-secession law against Taiwan has severely hurt 
the stability of the Taiwanese people and should be rescinded at once. 
In addition, it is imperative that Communist China fully consult the 
United States and the international community as it develops its space 
program, especially space surveillance and the military use of space.

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