[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 156 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1289]
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                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2017

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to remind my 
colleagues that October 10th is Taiwan's National Day--also known as 
Double Ten Day. As this day approaches, I would like to congratulate 
President Tsai Ing-wen and the people of Taiwan, both on this occasion 
and on building one of the world's great democracies.
  Over the past 30 years, Taiwan has come to embody the same principles 
we hold dear: constitutional government, democracy, and free 
enterprise. With its successful, sixth-direct presidential election 
last year, Taiwan continues to serve as a proud example of democratic 
success in the Asia-Pacific region. But rather than focusing solely 
within its own borders, Taiwan has been able to use its immense 
capabilities to become a leader both in the export of culture 
humanitarian work, and technical expertise the world over.
  Given Taiwan's vibrant democracy, I urge my colleagues and the House 
as a body to advocate for Taiwan's return to both the World Health 
Assembly and the International Civil Aviation Organization, as well as 
its meaningful participation in other international organizations where 
it cannot be a member. Arguments against Taiwan's inclusion in these 
bodies belie the immense benefit that Taiwan can provide; Taiwan's 
omission is a detriment to both to the mission of these organizations 
and the wider world.
  The bond between the United States and Taiwan, cemented by the Taiwan 
Relations Act and the Six Assurances, remains strong. I reaffirm it 
today, and again congratulate the people of Taiwan on this important 
occasion.

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