[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
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      CELEBRATING THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT

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                             HON. TOM PRICE

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to 
recognize a very important day in U.S.-Taiwan relations. April 10th 
marks the 36th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). This 
important statute has been critical in defining the diplomatic, 
economic, and strategic relationship we have enjoyed with Taiwan over 
the last four decades. The TRA has strengthened our relationship and 
helped to encourage a particularly strong economic partnership. Over 
the course of the last few decades, Taiwan has created a thriving and 
innovative economy that most countries around the world envy. Taiwan 
plays a critical role in the supply of everyday products and is fully 
integrated in the global economy.
  Also, as we near the 70th Anniversary of the end of the Second World 
War, it is just and appropriate that we remember the Republic of 
China's important contributions to the alliance that defeated fascist 
militarism in that heroic struggle.
  Mr. Speaker, I look forward to many more decades of cooperation 
between the United States and Taiwan. I am also confident that if we 
continue to enhance our economic relationship with this fellow 
republic, the dynamic partnership that we've built together will 
continue to thrive in the future.

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