[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 142 (Friday, October 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1501]
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                          TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2013

  Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, on October 10th Taiwan celebrates the 102nd 
anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of China. I would like 
to take this opportunity to congratulate Taiwan on its impressive 
economic progress and strong record of democratic achievement.
  On this important anniversary the U.S. Congress should commit itself 
to strengthening our relationship by singing a bilateral investment 
agreement (BIA).
  Greater economic cooperation between Taiwan and the United States 
will benefit both our peoples, and support the economic integration and 
material well-being of the entire Pacific region.
  Such an agreement would provide protection for investors of the two 
countries and expand market opportunities for investors all over the 
world.
  I applaud the efforts of the Taipei Economic and Cultural 
Representative Office in Washington to maintain the strong ties that 
exist between the people of Taiwan and the US Congress.
  I look forward to ever greater cooperation between our two nations.

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