[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 148 (Tuesday, October 22, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                            HON. DINA TITUS

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 22, 2013

  Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with the people of the Republic 
of China (Taiwan) as they celebrate as their National Day this week.
  I am proud to consider myself a friend of the Republican of China and 
value the relationship between our two nations, which over the last 
century, has resulted in strong relationship focused on our cultural 
and economic ties. I visited Taiwan as a state legislator and often 
welcome its representatives to District One.
  With the recent expansion of the Visa Waiver Program to include the 
Republic of China, the United States in general and Las Vegas 
particularly are excited about hosting even more visitors from Taiwan.
  Moreover, I would also like to see Taiwan join the International 
Civil Aviation Organization soon. Taiwan's participation in this 
important organization will promote global aviation safety and security 
while strengthening ICAO as an institution.
  The United States and Taiwan continue to share a close friendship and 
important economic relationship, and I congratulate the people of 
Taiwan on the occasion of their National Day.

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