[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1421]
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   RECOGNIZING THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER OF THE FORMOSAN ASSOCIATION FOR 
PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND SUPPORTING TAIWAN'S MEMBERSHIP INTO THE WORLD HEALTH 
                              ORGANIZATION

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2008

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the Minnesota chapter 
of the Formosan Association for Public Affairs, FAPA, which has done an 
exemplary job of keeping the voice of the Taiwanese people alive in my 
State of Minnesota. This organization has spoken for the people of 
Taiwan on many important issues including the all important matter of 
supporting Taiwan's membership into the World Health Organization, WHO.
  The WHO is an important international organization that works to 
attain the highest possible level of health for all people. 
Unfortunately, the 23 million citizens of Taiwan are denied access to 
this organization and are unable to take part in international health 
forums, programs and benefits conducted by the WHO.
  The large volume of international travel to Taiwan heightens the 
transmission of communicable diseases and makes Taiwan an ideal 
candidate for membership in the organization. For this reason alone, 
Taiwan and its people should be allowed to participate in the health 
services and medical protections offered by the World Health 
Organization.
  Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the Minnesota chapter of the FAPA for 
their continued efforts to defend Taiwan. And, I urge you to join me in 
supporting Taiwan's inclusion in the World Health Organization.

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