[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 131 (Monday, September 15, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1401]
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       CELEBRATING NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

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                         HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2014

  Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, as the Republic of China, which is 
commonly called Taiwan, celebrates its National Day, Double Ten Day, or 
the tenth day of October, we in the Congress look back upon the many 
years of close cooperation with its leaders. Cemented by the Taiwan 
Relations Act, the relationship we have enjoyed over decades has given 
meaning to what friendship between two peoples is all about.
   To complement this relationship in actively engaging with Mainland 
China is the constructive initiative taken by Taiwan's present leader, 
President Ma Ying-jeou. By doing this, President Ma is lessening 
tensions among those parties concerned and contributing to the peace 
and stability of the region. We are currently faced with many 
unsettling events of terrorism and conflict out of the Middle East and 
Europe.
   Taiwan is a living example of how leadership can contribute to 
peaceful resolution if the intent is well-meaning and balanced. On this 
auspicious day of Double Ten, we congratulate President Ma for 
continuing to redouble his efforts in tamping down the flames of 
conflict in Asia. I don't think the world can handle another conflict 
among nations right now. Thank you so much President Ma and Taiwan for 
creating a peaceful environment when there is so much strife in many 
other parts of the globe.

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