[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1537]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S (TAIWAN) 103RD NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize 
Taiwan's 103rd National Day on October 10, 2014. This event marks the 
anniversary of the 1911 uprising that led to the establishment of the 
Republic of China.
  As my colleagues know, the U.S.-Taiwan relationship is a warm one, 
cemented by our shared commitments to democracy and free enterprise. 
This stands in contrast to Taiwan's unique political status in the 
international community, which too often leaves it shut out of the 
world's deliberations. All across the globe today, we see new and 
emerging threats of rare complexity, the solutions to which would 
benefit greatly from Taiwan's participation at the negotiating table.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in redoubling our efforts to secure 
meaningful participation, wherever possible, for Taiwan in the work of 
international and multilateral organizations. As we work toward that 
end, I once again join my colleagues in wishing our Taiwanese friends 
all the best as they commemorate this momentous day.

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