[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 140 (Monday, September 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1372]
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                   RECOGNIZING TAIWANESE NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 28, 2015

  Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the 
upcoming National Day of the Republic of China, commonly known as 
Taiwan, on October 10th.
  The economic relationship between the United States and Taiwan has 
been long and prosperous and will continue long into the future.
  Taiwan is a key trading partner for my state of California, and 
indeed for the entire United States. In my own district, Taiwan is a 
vital source and destination of cargo coming through the Port of Long 
Beach.
  In recent decades, Taiwan has created a democracy that, since 1996, 
has conducted direct presidential elections every four years and 
witnessed the peaceful passage of power from one political party to 
another on two occasions. It is a regional and global economic force, 
and makes global contributions culturally in fields ranging from art to 
fashion. Through our shared security partnership, Taiwan also 
contributes to the security of the Asia-Pacific, and is a humanitarian 
force around the globe.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing the people of Taiwan a 
Happy Double Ten Day, and in thanking Taiwan for its many contributions 
to the global community.

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