[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 148 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H6921]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HO FENG-SHAN

  (Ms. FRANKEL of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Republic of China on Taiwan's National Day and recognize the heroism of 
Ho Feng-Shan, a Chinese diplomat stationed in Vienna during World War 
II. At great risk to his own life, Feng-Shan issued thousands of 
Chinese visas to Jews, allowing them to escape Nazi camps. Ho Feng-
Shan's courage is just one example of the Republic of China's proud 
heritage celebrated on National Day.
  A vital U.S. trading partner, Taiwan helps maintain peace and 
stability in the western Pacific and shares our values for freedom, 
democracy, and respect for human rights. Rooted in our history of 
mutual interests and common goals, the U.S.-Taiwanese relationship will 
continue to flourish.
  I pay tribute to Ho Feng-Shan and wish the people of Taiwan a happy 
National Day.

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