[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1451-E1452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 103RD ANNIVERSARY OF DOUBLE TEN DAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF 
                                 TAIWAN

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the people of 
Taiwan on the upcoming celebration of the 103rd anniversary of ``Double 
Ten Day.'' Double Ten Day traces its roots to the Wuchang Uprising that 
occurred on October 10, 1911. The Wuchang

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Uprising signaled the end of the Qing Dynasty and the start of a 
democratic movement that we continue to celebrate and recognize. Double 
Ten Day is a celebration of the birth of democracy and the Republic of 
China.
   I want to especially recognize the people of Taiwan on this 
important occasion. The strength of the relationship between the people 
of Taiwan and the people of the United States is strong. I look forward 
to continue working to expand business opportunities as well as deepen 
our mutual appreciation for each other's unique cultures. Exchange of 
our cultures is clearly evidenced on Guam, which is home to many people 
of Chinese ancestry. Guam continues to benefit from their cultural 
contributions to our community and the promotion of trade and economic 
opportunities.
   Again, I congratulate the people of Taiwan on the 103rd anniversary 
of Double Ten Day. We celebrate this historic occasion with them and we 
honor their friendship with the American people.

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