[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TAIWAN'S 99TH NATIONAL DAY

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Taiwan as it 
celebrates its 99th National Day on October 10th, 2010. This national 
holiday, known as Double Ten Day, commemorates the 1911 uprising that 
led to the creation of the Republic of China.
  After years of one-party rule, Taiwan has held three democratic 
presidential elections and two transfers of power. I am very excited to 
see this young democracy blossoming in East Asia.
  During an address earlier this year, Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou 
offered this statement, ``It is only under a true democracy that one's 
citizens can live without fear according to the law, and share in the 
burdens as well as benefits of good governance.''
  While Taiwan is a young democracy, it has taken steps to conform to 
international standards with respects to rule of law and protection of 
human rights. To this end, Taiwan has codified the following United 
Nation's documents into domestic law; The International Covenant on 
Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, 
Social and Cultural Rights.
  Taiwan's budding commitment to democratic practices is impressive. I 
look forward to the United States partnering with President Ma and 
Taiwan for many years to come.

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