[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 27, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1371-E1372]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL DAY OF TAIWAN

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2016

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the National Day of 
Taiwan, which will take place on October 10, 2016. I extend my warmest 
congratulations to the people of Taiwan on this special occasion.
   Taiwan has transformed into a beacon of democracy and economic 
opportunity in East Asia. In January of this year, the country elected 
its first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, in a landmark election. This 
important moment reflects the incredible progress Taiwan has made to 
become a free and open democracy. In addition to Taiwan's democratic 
progress, the country has grown into a major economic power. They are 
one of the United States' largest trading partners and a major export 
market for Wisconsin products. Many American companies have benefitted 
from close economic cooperation with their Taiwanese counterparts.

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   I also commend Taiwan's work to tackle many global issues with the 
United States through the U.S.-Taiwan Global Cooperation Training 
Framework. Together, we have worked on issues such as women's rights, 
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, democratization, global 
health and energy security. Taiwan shares many American values, such as 
freedom, human rights, and civil society. I look forward to our 
continued partnership as a staunch ally of the United States.
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the people of Taiwan on this special 
day. I wish them continued success in their future endeavors.

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