[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
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  100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2011

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, on this 100th anniversary of the 
founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan), I wish to extend my best 
wishes to our Taiwanese friends.
  Taiwan's continued success and growth into one of the world's most 
vibrant democracies despite tremendous adversity is a testament to the 
skill of its leadership and the resolve of its people. Due credit must 
be given to President Ma Ying-Jeou for his tenacity in advancing the 
cause of peace in the Asia Pacific region.
  It is my greatest hope that Taiwan and its neighbors, in particular 
the People's Republic of China, will continue to deepen cultural and 
economic ties to promote lasting peace in the region and in the world.

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