[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 150 (Wednesday, December 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1770]
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        RECOGNIZING TAIWAN'S GENEROUS DONATIONS TO COMBAT EBOLA

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                          HON. STEVE STOCKMAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 10, 2014

  Mr. STOCKMAN. Mr. Speaker, in response to the Ebola epidemic, our 
government must take decisive action to combat and prevent the spread 
of this disease. We should also build up a concerted international 
effort to stem this epidemic.
  There still exist critical needs in containing Ebola's spread. We, 
and several other nations, have made available limited resources; but 
it's not enough. Taiwan, though not directly affected, once again has 
risen to the challenge of helping other people in need.
  On December 4th, Taiwan's Representative to the United States, 
Ambassador Shen, officially announced the contribution of $1,000,000 to 
the Global Distribution Fund of the Centers for Disease Control. This 
is in addition to 100,000 personal protection suits that Taiwan has 
donated to the medical authorities. This donation will help prevent 
deaths and alleviate some of the pain and suffering of victims, as well 
as offer hope where hope is scarce.
  In crisis after crisis we have seen our old and reliable friend 
Taiwan respond. For example, over the past few years Taiwan immediately 
responded with aid to Japan's earthquake and tsunami in 2011, the 
Philippines Typhoon in 2013 and even donated over $1,000,000 to the 
United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
  In times of crisis it is important to know on whom you can depend. 
Taiwan and its people remain dedicated to the same principles that 
guide our nation, and they can be counted upon in times of crisis. We 
are very grateful to Taiwan for this major contribution.

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