[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E370]
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      RECOGNIZING THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, April 10 marks a significant date for the 
relationship between the United States and the Republic of China, our 
dear friends in Southeast Asia. This is the 34th anniversary of the 
passage of the Taiwan Relations Act that codified the bond that we 
share with Taiwan.
  Even though we have been friends and allies for much longer, it was 
the Taiwan Relations Act that officially outlined the importance that 
both nations place in each other. We are strong partners in trade, 
peace and democracy.
  When it comes to trade, Taiwan imported $25.9 billion from the United 
States in 2011. This is an incredible 40% increase over 2009. It shows 
the focus Taiwan is placing on buying American goods which translates 
to jobs here in the United States.
  In New York alone, exports to Taiwan were over $1 billion. We also 
appreciate the many Taiwanese companies, such as Young Stuff Apparel 
Group and China Airlines that have invested in New York.
  We look forward to our continued friendship and partnership with 
Taiwan for many years to come.

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