[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 149 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1797]
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                       TAIWAN'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, as a proud member of the Taiwan Caucus, I 
rise today to honor Taiwan on its 100th National Day which will occur 
on October 10th.
  The relationship between Taiwan and the United States has developed 
into a friendship and alliance that I know will continue for years to 
come.
  Taiwan is a paradigm of what true democratic values can bring to a 
nation.
  It has a robust record of protecting individual rights, liberty, 
representative government, capitalism, and many more democratic values 
that have furthered the nation's prosperity.
  Taiwan has developed an economy that successfully does business 
around the world and their commitment to economic and political freedom 
is a model for countries across the globe and throughout the region.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating Taiwan on its 100 
years of principled existence, and on its living example of true 
democracy against threats that at times might cause others to cower.

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