[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 82 (Tuesday, May 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E775-E776]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TAIWAN PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2016

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, on May 20, the 23 million people of Taiwan 
inaugurated their democratically elected president, Dr. Tsai Ing-wen. 
It was a nation-wide celebration.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating President Tsai on 
her election. I also congratulate the people of Taiwan for successfully 
conducting another presidential election. They continue to show that 
their country is a strong and vibrant democracy.

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   This latest presidential election is further proof of the Taiwanese 
people's enduring commitment to the ideas of freedom, self-
determination and self-government. These principles are the foundation 
on which both our nations were built, providing the basis for long-term 
peace and prosperity.
   Taiwan is also an important friend and strategic economic and 
security partner of the United States. We should celebrate the 
reaffirmation of the ties that bind our two countries.
   I look forward to working together with Taiwan's new government to 
further strengthen the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.

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