[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 65 (Thursday, May 12, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
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  CELEBRATING THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE INAUGURATION OF TAIWANESE 
                         PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, May 20, 2011 marks the third anniversary of 
the Inauguration of Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou.
  Much has transpired in those three years. Wars continue to plague our 
society. However, in the Taiwan Strait, tensions have abated and much 
of the credit must be given to President Ma for the courageous efforts 
he has made to lessen the tensions between China and the Republic of 
China (Taiwan).
  While protecting the interests of the people of Taiwan, President Ma 
has made marked progress in the dialogue between the People's Republic 
of China (mainland China) and the Republic of China (Taiwan), thereby 
advancing peace in the Pacific.
  For this he is to be congratulated and commended and we wish him much 
continued success.

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