[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1638]
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       RECOGNIZING THE 101ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, October 10th of this year marks 101 years of 
the Republic of China (ROC). In those 101 years, the United States has 
had the support of few better friends or allies in any part of the 
world--let alone in the ever-increasingly strategically important Asia 
Pacific region--than the ROC. Inspired by the American ideals of 
individual liberty and freedom, the ROC and United States have stood 
beside each other in some of our two lands' darkest hours and most 
challenging times.
  Our two governments have stood side by side during the most trying 
times of the 20th century. Armed international conflicts have tested 
our relations, but we have emerged as two thriving nations. Our 
democracies are a shining example for which emerging nations aspire to 
become just as the ROC was one hundred and one years ago.
  On this monumental occasion, I urge all of my colleagues to join me 
in recognizing this milestone achievement in the history of the ROC. As 
one our closest allies in the Asia-Pacific region, we must continuously 
strive to strengthen the relationship between our countries. Let us 
continue to promote the fine democratic examples which the ROC has set 
for the world to see. We look forward to maintaining our strong 
relationship with the ROC for years to come, and we wish their country 
continued prosperity throughout its second century.

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