[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 138 (Monday, October 7, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1445]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 102ND NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

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                           HON. MARK MEADOWS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 7, 2013

  Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, today I am honored to recognize the 
Republic of China (Taiwan) as they celebrate their 102nd National Day 
on October 10, 2013.
   The Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan, maintains a robust 
economic and cultural relationship with the United States and serves as 
a strong trade partner. In my home state of North Carolina, Taiwan is 
among our top ten export markets in Asia.
   As an ally in the Asia Pacific region and an important trade partner 
of the United States, Taiwan should be included in the Trans-Pacific 
Partnership (TPP). I look forward to working with my colleagues in the 
House to further this goal.
   As we continue to nurture bilateral relations with Taiwan, I invite 
our friends from Taiwan to visit the United States.

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