[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1469-E1470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          COMMEMORATING DOUBLE TEN DAY, TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 9, 2013

  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind my colleagues 
that this Thursday, October 10 is Double Ten Day, Taiwan's national 
day. I hope they will join me in congratulating the people of Taiwan on 
this momentous occasion.
  Our great friend in Asia, Taiwan, will be celebrating its 102nd 
anniversary on October 10. Also known as Double Ten Day since it falls 
on the 10th day of the 10th month, this is Taiwan's National Day and is 
revered and celebrated in the same fashion as we do the Fourth of July 
here in America.
  Taiwan is today a multi-party democracy with a strong economy that is 
working to ease tensions with Mainland China, while preserving both its 
political existence and its vibrant national life. This Double Ten Day 
marks the 102nd anniversary of China's Wuchang Uprising, a significant 
development in the Xinhai Revolution. This occasion is especially 
important given Taiwan's aspirations to participate in the Trans-
Pacific Partnership.
  Taiwan has been a great friend and partner of the United States, and 
I have no doubt that

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this important relationship will continue to be a source of strength to 
our peoples as this new century continues to unfold. I congratulate the 
people of Taiwan as they commemorate Double Ten Day.

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