[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 71 (Thursday, May 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E829]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING TAIWANESE PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2012

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Taiwanese 
President Ma Ying-jeou on his upcoming inauguration to a second term.
  Taiwan is a strategic partner of the United States. The enactment of 
the Taiwan Relations Act more than 30 years ago is a testament to our 
relationship. The lasting ties between Taiwan and the U.S. are due, in 
part, to enduring personal relationships between our two countries.
  Our shared love of liberty and respect for our citizenry, upon which 
our governments were founded, has been truly exemplified by President 
Ma Ying-jeou.
  President Ma enjoys a unique relationship with the U.S., having 
graduated from two of our most celebrated universities (New York 
University and Harvard University). His continued leadership to enhance 
our mutual goals has had a lasting impact on all Americans.
  We wish him and the people of Taiwan well in the future and thank him 
for the cooperation in meeting the challenges we have faced together as 
allies.
  Our future challenges are great and we know we can count on Taiwan as 
a strategic partner to join us in meeting those challenges as well.

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