[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 144 (Friday, October 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HAPPY DOUBLE TEN DAY

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                          HON. DENNIS A. ROSS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 2015

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note the upcoming Double Ten 
Day, the Republic of China's (Taiwan's) national day, and to extend my 
very best wishes to the people of Taiwan.
  With population of over 23 million, Taiwan has demonstrated its 
commitment to democracy and is one of Asia's economic engines. Last 
year, Taiwan went from being our 12th-largest trading partner to our 
10th, a position it continues to hold in 2015. Taiwan transformed 
itself into a vibrant and lively democracy, contributing not only to 
the global economy, but also to global culture, the exchange of ideas, 
and the meeting of global challenges, from fighting Ebola to helping to 
combat ISIS.
  I believe a strong Taiwan is an important factor in the peace and 
security of the region, and I am proud of the role our country has 
played, through the Taiwan Relations Act, in making it possible for the 
people of Taiwan to build their strong, prosperous, and democratic 
society. Our relationship is as strong as ever, as I believe it will 
continue to be in the years and decades ahead.
  Taiwan will remain one of our most important partners in the Asia-
Pacific. As a friend of Taiwan, I wish its people a Happy Double Ten 
Day.

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