[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 196 (Monday, December 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S CENTENNIAL NATIONAL DAY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 19, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Republic of China's many successes and to express my congratulations on 
their Centennial.
   In 1911 the Wuchang uprising gave birth to the Republic of China, 
becoming the first nation in the ethnic Chinese world where democracy 
would take root. After the revolution, Dr. Sun Yat-sen vowed to the 
people that they would build a strong and prosperous nation under a 
democratic government. Although that dream was not achieved before his 
death, his ideas continued to live on. Today, Taiwan celebrates freedom 
and democracy and enjoys a prosperous economy. As a loyal friend of the 
United States, we affirm our continued commitment to Taiwan's security 
and look forward to only strengthening our relationship.
   On behalf of the United States Congress, I congratulate the Republic 
of China on its many accomplishments over the past 100 years and invite 
my colleagues to join me in celebration. My wife Vicki joins me in 
offering our best wishes to the people of Taiwan for their continued 
prosperity.

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