[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1585]
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                      HONORING TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY

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                       HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the people of 
the Republic of China on Taiwan as their day of National Celebration, 
October 10, 2012, approaches. This special day recognizes the founding 
of the country.
  I would also like to highlight the economic success of the Republic 
of China on Taiwan over the last century. Beginning with very little 
economic activity just a few decades ago, the Republic of China on 
Taiwan has seen a profound increase and now has a dynamic economy which 
is quickly becoming the envy of Asia.
  Moreover, Taiwan has been a fair trading partner. Total trade with 
the United States reached an all-time high in 2011, and Taiwan is now 
our 10th largest goods-trading partner. Our relationship with Taiwan is 
a model for fair trade between countries which benefits both sides, a 
model we should highlight here today.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the people of the 
Republic of China on Taiwan on their economic success and thanking them 
for their continued efforts to work with the United States to foster 
economic growth in our country. On the day of National Celebration the 
people of both the United States and the Republic of China on Taiwan 
have much to celebrate. We look forward to our continued relationship 
with Taiwan, and wish them the very best.

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