[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1667]
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              COMMEMORATION OF TAIWAN'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2011

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, one hundred years is a long time. Much has 
happened in these last 100 years since a group of Chinese people, led 
by Sun Yat-sen, threw off the yoke of warlords and emperors to become 
the Republic of China (Taiwan).
  China has a long history as one of the earliest centers of human 
civilization. It brought us the invention of paper, the written word 
and so many scientific developments, but it is during these last 100 
years that we have seen the great progress of Taiwan developing into 
one of the strongest democracies in the world.
  We congratulate Taiwan on its 100th anniversary and for its role in 
shaping the destiny of its people. We look forward to continuing 
Taiwan's partnership with the United States through the Taiwan 
Relations Act in promoting peace and progress for humanity.

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