[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S 
                              NATIONAL DAY

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                             HON. DAN BOREN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2011

  Mr. BOREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and ask my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing an important day for the Republic of China (ROC), 
National Day, also known as ``Double Ten Day''. On October 10, 1911, 
the Qing Dynasty collapsed as a result of the Wuchang Uprising and 
ushered in the beginning of representative government in China. This 
year, Double Ten Day holds special significance as the Republic of 
China marks its 100th birthday. This will be a day of great celebration 
and thanksgiving throughout the country, and I call on my colleagues to 
join me in offering congratulations and good wishes to President Ma 
Ying-jeou and the people of Taiwan.
  It was under the leadership of Dr. Sun Yat-sen that over two thousand 
years of dynasties were brought to an end. The past century has seen 
tremendous growth and development for the Republic of China on Taiwan. 
It has developed a dynamic democratic system of government, spurred 
steady economic growth, and encouraged the flourishing of the arts and 
sciences with an emphasis on free and open dialogue and debate.
  Under the leadership of President Ma, Taiwan has continued to 
strengthen its economy through extensive foreign trade. The United 
States recently welcomed another Taiwanese agricultural trade mission, 
which offers the promise of strong export market for our farmers and a 
steady supply of food supply for the citizens of Taiwan. President Ma 
has also helped ease tensions with mainland China through economic 
agreements which have led to benefits for all.
  Because of this, I stand today with the people of Taiwan as they 
celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of 
China. May their commitment to freedom and democracy continue to 
flourish in the decades and centuries to come.

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