[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING OUR ALLY THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON THEIR NATIONAL DAY

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                            HON. MIKE BISHOP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2015

  Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I take the floor today to honor 
our ally the Republic of China (Taiwan) on their National Day. Since 
World War II, the United States and Taiwan have had a very close 
relationship and friendship.
  The United States and Taiwan enjoy a longstanding relationship that 
stems from our shared values: democracy, the rule of law, and free 
enterprise. Not only an important security partner, Taiwan is also a 
strong economic partner--in fact, our 10th-largest trading partner of 
the United States, and the 5th largest export market in Asia of my 
representing state--Michigan.
  Taiwan always shares America's democracy, freedom, and awareness for 
human rights. To protect these values, the United States has willingly 
supported Taiwan's security over the years. We have provided Taiwan 
aircraft, vessels, vehicles, technology, and many other necessities to 
protect themselves. In addition to self-defense, these tools are being 
used to demonstrate that Taiwan is our security partner in the Asia 
Pacific region.
  Many Americans believe in a strong U.S. relationship with Taiwan. I 
would like to see the continuing support for Taiwan and policies that 
would promote our relationship going forward.

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