[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 71 (Thursday, May 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E830]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE SECOND INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU OF 
                                 TAIWAN

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 17, 2012

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleagues in the United 
States House of Representatives, it is important to recognize the very 
important occasion of the second Inauguration of President Ma Ying-Jeou 
as the leader of our friend and ally the Republic of China (Taiwan).
  The upcoming inauguration on May 20, 2012 is the culmination of a 
tremendous amount of hard work by President Ma who is deserving of 
praise for his years of public service. President Ma began his career 
as an assistant to the President of Taiwan before he became the 
youngest Cabinet Minister in the history of Taiwan. He confronted the 
difficult challenges of the Justice Ministry where he investigated and 
prosecuted corrupt public officials before being elected as the Mayor 
of Taipei where he successfully helped Taiwan's largest city grow 
economically. First elected in 2008 President Ma is now beginning 
another four year term following his recent reelection.
  Last year, the United States and Taiwan celebrated the 100 year 
anniversary of our friendship and alliance. I look forward to 
continuing a robust friendship with this steadfast ally for many years 
to come and send my best wishes to President Ma as he undertakes the 
challenges of a second term in office.

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