[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1693]
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    HONORING THE 99TH NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

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                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a special 
day in history. Many people around the world recognize that October 10, 
2010 will be remembered as 10/10/10. In the Republic of China (Taiwan), 
however, 23 million people in Taiwan will be celebrating National Day. 
They remember October 10, 1911 as the birth of their country, and this 
year Taiwan will be celebrating the 99th anniversary of the Republic of 
China's National Day.
  Taiwan has developed into a strong democracy that continues to 
promote the freedom of its people. The ingenuity and hard work of the 
Taiwanese helps to establish Taiwan as a leader on the yearly Index of 
Economic Freedom. They serve as a model for those across the world who 
aspire for the freedom and individualism that Taiwan protects for its 
citizens. As a leader of free people, I commend the Taiwanese 
government for serving as a beacon of light to people around the world.
  The United States and Taiwan have a long history of mutual trade, 
leadership and friendship. I am proud that Taiwan remains a close 
friend of the United States. I am also pleased to call many of my 
counterparts in the Legislative Yuan my friends. As they celebrate 
their 99th National Day on October 10, 2010, my friends and the 
Taiwanese people have my warmest wishes.

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