[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1446]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 103RD NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2014

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the upcoming 
103rd National Day of the Republic of China on October 10, 2014. On 
this special day each year, we commemorate the establishment of Taiwan.
   Officially known as the Republic of China, Taiwan is not only an 
outstanding example of a free economy and vibrant representative 
democracy in the Asia-Pacific region, but also a long-term strategic 
ally and trading partner of the United States. I recently had the 
pleasure of meeting with many Taiwanese-American members of the World 
Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, and was pleased to hear of their 
willingness to come forward and improve our mutual trading 
relationship. I am proud to once again express my support for 
strengthening the partnership between the United States and Taiwan.
   On the eve of Taiwan's 103rd anniversary, I congratulate President 
Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan Representative to the United States Ambassador 
Lyushun Shen, and all of the Taiwanese people for their unwavering 
pursuit of freedom.

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