[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 56 (Friday, April 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 17, 2015

  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 36th anniversary of 
the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), which was passed by 
the United States Congress and signed into law on April 10, 1979. The 
TRA provides a basis for relations between the United States and 
Taiwan. 36 years later, the TRA remains the foundation of the 
continuous bilateral relationship between our two countries and 
represents the United States' commitment to the people on Taiwan.
   Since the enactment of the TRA, Washington and Taipei have enjoyed a 
robust partnership based on the shared values of democracy, economic 
freedom, and rule of law. Since passage of the TRA, Taiwan has 
flourished into a democracy and is well positioned to play an important 
role economically in the Asia-Pacific, and globally. In 2014, Taiwan 
became our 10th largest trading partner, surpassing India and Saudi 
Arabia. The TRA provides the confidence that has allowed Taiwan to 
govern itself, expand trade with the global marketplace, and engage in 
productive relations.
   The United States and Taiwan share a common commitment to freedom, 
democracy, and a government elected by the people, for the people. As 
we commemorate the 36th anniversary of the TRA, I look forward to 
Taiwan's continued growth as a trade and security partner and celebrate 
its relationship with the United States.

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