[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E477]
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           38TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT (TRA)

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                            HON. STEVE KING

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2017

  Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a very 
important day in U.S.-Taiwan relations. April 10th marks the 38th 
Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). This important statute 
has been critical in defining the diplomatic, economic, and strategic 
relationship we have enjoyed with Taiwan over the last four decades. In 
2017, Taiwan is the United States' tenth largest trading partner. The 
TRA has strengthened our relationship and helped encourage a 
particularly strong economic partnership.
  The growth of Taiwan is a living breathing example that trade 
benefits humanity, and not just economically. Particularly in light of 
the scheduled meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi 
Jinping, it is important for our nation to remember and commemorate the 
special relationship between the United States and Taiwan, a thriving 
and innovative economy that most countries envy. In this new and 
exciting era for our two nations, one that promises to emphasize 
bilateral trade agreements, I impress on the administration that a 
strong relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan is key to sustaining 
peace, stability and liberty in the Asia-Pacific region.
  Mr. Speaker, I look forward to a continuing successful cooperation 
between the United States and Taiwan. I am also confident that if we 
continue to enhance our economic relationship, this dynamic partnership 
that we've built together will continue to thrive in the future.

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