[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1763]
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    CONGRATULATING CENTENNIAL NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA 
                                (TAIWAN)

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my sincere 
congratulations to the people of Taiwan on the occasion of the upcoming 
October 10, 2011, Centennial National Day of the Republic of China. The 
Republic of China shares my country's belief that government must be by 
the people, for the people, and of the people.
  After the heroic struggle for liberation during World War II, in 
which our two nations fought side by side, the Republic of China was 
instrumental in the foundation of the United Nations and has continued 
to play an important role in global affairs.
  The Republic of China is an example of democratic and economic 
liberalization for emerging economies in Asia. This impressive economic 
growth has turned Taiwan into one of the United States' largest and 
most trusted trading partners and the single largest per capita 
importer of U.S. agricultural products. Our relationship has proved 
very important to my district which is home to some of the most 
productive farmland in the world.
  The Republic of China has pursued a foreign policy that promotes 
peaceful cooperation between nations, and I support its efforts to 
provide leadership in the international community. Today, I send my 
good wishes for the future prosperity of a free and democratic Taiwan.

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