[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 130 (Friday, September 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1743]
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           RECOGNIZING TAIWAN ON THE OCCASION OF NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 24, 2010

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise to salute Taiwan on its 
forthcoming National Day on October 10, 2010.
  Taiwan is a model of success in Asia. Through hard work and 
ingenuity, Taiwan has become one of the strongest economies in the Asia 
Pacific.
  Two years ago, Taiwan was in the midst of a global economic crisis. 
After taking some notable economic measures, Taiwan is expected to 
bring its unemployment rate below 5 percent, and GDP is expected to 
grow by 4.72 percent this year.
  Taiwan is also a showcase democracy and continues to strengthen its 
democratic institution. The accomplishments of Taiwan, whether economic 
or political, are truly remarkable.
  On the occasion of Republic of China's National Day, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing new era of peace and prosperity 
between Taiwan and mainland China. There have been many agreements 
between the two sides, including direct air and sea links, increased 
mutual investments, and exchanges of peoples.
  Also, my congratulations to Taiwan for its continued participation in 
the World Health Assembly meetings last May in Geneva. We should also 
acknowledge Taiwan's humanitarian assistance to Haiti and Taiwan's 
medical and public health missions to Pacific island countries in 
recent years.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Taiwan.

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