[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 101 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1284]
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   HONORING TAIWAN FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO OIL RESPONSE

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the Taiwanese 
government for their efforts in assisting the ongoing response to the 
Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
  More than 70 days have passed since the Deepwater Horizon platform 
sank on April 20, 2010. During this time, the United States has 
received assistance from seventeen countries and four international 
bodies in the form of equipment, expertise and general assistance.
  Particularly worthy of mention is Taiwan's offer of 600 feet of fire 
boom to the Gulf.
  When the government of the Republic of China received the request for 
boom from the International Spill Control Organization and British 
Petroleum, officials in Taiwan cut all the red tape and immediately 
airlifted the boom to the Gulf for use.
  Efforts like these, when the United States is truly in a time of 
need, should not go unnoticed, and Taiwan's latest offer is another 
genuine example of Taiwan being a responsible member of the 
international community.
  I believe Taiwan has a vital role to play in this and many other 
areas.
  We thank Taiwan for its offer of assistance. Taiwan is a true friend 
of the United States.

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