[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1668]
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      RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DAY FOR THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2011

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the people and leaders 
of the Republic of China on Taiwan as their day of National 
Celebration, October 10, 2011, approaches. This special day recognizes 
the founding of the country and this year the anniversary is especially 
powerful as October 10, 2011 marks the end of a ``Spectacular Century'' 
and the beginning of another great century for the Republic of China.
  I would like to highlight the economic success of the Republic of 
China on Taiwan over the last century, a success which has rightly been 
called a miracle. Beginning with very little economic activity just a 
few decades ago, the Republic of China on Taiwan now has a dynamic 
economy which is the envy of the world. Moreover, Taiwan has been a 
fair trading partner; while total trade with the United States reached 
an all-time high in 2010, almost half of this trade total, $251 
billion, was due to the Republic of China importing goods from the 
United States. In fact, U.S. exports to the Republic of China have 
grown even during the Great Recession, creating jobs all across 
America. Our relationship is a model for fair trade between countries 
benefiting both sides, a model we should highlight here today.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the people of the 
Republic of China on Taiwan on their economic success and thanking them 
for their continued efforts to work with the United States to foster 
economic growth in our country. When the day of National Celebration 
arrives, the people of both the United States and the Republic of China 
on Taiwan have much to celebrate.

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