[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
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             SECOND INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Ma Ying-jeou will be inaugurated as 
President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on May 20, 2012. On January 
14, 2012, he won reelection and I sincerely congratulate him for his 
achievement.
  I would like to applaud the effort that President Ma and his people 
have put forth to develop a strong democracy that promotes freedom, 
liberty, and the rule of law. To people around the world, Taiwan is a 
beacon of democracy and it is an honor to recognize their continued 
commitment to this distinguished ideal.
  The United States and Taiwan have a long history of economic 
cooperation and friendship over the years. As a friend of Taiwan in the 
United States Congress, I would like to add that many of my colleagues 
and I strongly support our commitments to Taiwan under the Taiwan 
Relations Act. This partnership between the United States and Taiwan is 
invaluable and we look forward to continuing to work together in the 
future. We also support Taiwan's meaningful participation in 
international organizations such as the International Civil Aviation 
Organization.
  Again, on the occasion of Mr. Ma's inauguration, we wish Mr. Ma and 
his people continued success in all their endeavors.

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