[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 141 (Wednesday, September 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1671]
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               CONGRATULATING OUR FRIEND AND ALLY, TAIWAN

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                            HON. JOE BARTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2011

  Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on October 10, 2011 we celebrate 
the 100th anniversary of the emergence of the Chinese people from the 
dynastic rule that has permeated their history.
  Rising against the Qing rulers, Chinese Doctor Sun Yat-sen rose to 
free his people from totalitarian rule which in turn provided them the 
opportunity to produce the model Democracy that is Taiwan.
  Taiwan today is one of the leading democracies of the world, an 
economic power and a leading force for peace in the Pacific.
  Taiwan's present leader, Ma Ying-jeou is to be congratulated for his 
efforts and success in providing a climate for Peace and continuing the 
best traditions of the Chinese people.
  Congratuations to the people of Taiwan on the occasion of their 100th 
anniversary.

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