[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1368]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S (TAIWAN) TRADITIONAL NATIONAL 
                                  DAY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2013

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor the 
traditional National Day of the Republic of China, upcoming on October 
10, and the friendship that America has today with Taiwan.
  What began with the Wuchang Uprising in 1911 has today become an 
outstanding example of a free market economy and democracy. Our modern, 
multi-faceted relationship with Taiwan, one of our largest trading 
partners, is built on trust and shared values.
  As we look to the future, our economic association with Taiwan should 
be enhanced by additional mutually beneficial investment and trade 
agreements. Completing a bilateral investment agreement and adding 
Taiwan to fair trade arrangements should be a priority for the United 
States. On the issue of trade, I support agreements that strengthen 
labor, consumer and environmental rights as well as spur manufacturing 
expansion and income growth for workers and business owners.
  Taiwan is and will always be an important element of America's 
internationally focused economy. As such, Taiwan should be included in 
multilateral organizations of critical importance to its well-being and 
should enjoy enhanced integration into the regional economy of east 
Asia.
  I look forward to a deepened United States-Taiwan relationship in 
order to grow the middle class and achieve greater prosperity for both 
sides. I also hope we see a facilitation of visits to the U.S. by 
Taiwan officials and a continued strong cross-tourism relationship with 
Taiwan. We are very important to each other, that importance must be 
maintained going forward.

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