[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
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      CELEBRATING THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT

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                         HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR.

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2013

  Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 
34th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). 
Having served in this body during the passage of this historic 
legislation, I am happy to note the success that the Act has achieved.
  When Congress debated the Act, it sought to protect the freedom and 
integrity of the people of Taiwan at a time when the island's future 
was uncertain. The TRA's success in helping to provide the climate for 
Taiwan's remarkable economic growth and its model democracy has proven 
beyond all doubt the merit of this particular agreement.
  Today, Taiwan's people have one of the best health care systems in 
the world, which I believe we would be well-served to emulate. Its 
people enjoy a true democracy with all the benefits of a free people. 
Its economy is the envy of many nations around the world.
  The Taiwan Relations Act continues to play an important role in 
maintaining peace in an important region of the world and I am certain 
that it will continue to do so for many years to come.

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