[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 66 (Friday, May 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E908]
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             CONGRATULATING TAIWAN'S PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2011

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to express congratulations to 
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou who is celebrating his third year as 
their leader on May 20th, 2011.
  During President Ma's tenure, Taiwan has not only been a close friend 
of the United States, but it has reached out to countries all over the 
world. This was evident during Japan's recent tragedy in March 
resulting from the earthquakes and tsunami.
  Due to the radiation emitting from the damaged nuclear plants, staff 
from the United States embassy in Japan needed to evacuate immediately. 
Taiwan was gracious enough to take them in. U.S. Embassy officials plus 
private United States citizens were flown in chartered planes from 
Japan to Taiwan.
  Taiwan also donated supplies and money to Japan to help with their 
desperate situation. About 10 tons of supplies, including food and 
clothing, plus approximately $15 million dollars were generously 
donated by the Taiwanese people.
  Once again, I congratulate President Ma for the start of his third 
year in office and thank the Taiwanese people for their charity towards 
the people of Japan.

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