    [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Pages E24-E25]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                       SUPPORTING H.R. 535 AND H.R. 3320

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                               HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                                   of florida

                        in the house of representatives

                          Wednesday, January 10, 2018

      Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of two
    measures, H.R. 535 and H.R. 3320.
      Both of these measures are aimed at strengthening our bonds with
    Taiwan, a partner in every sense of the word--in trade, in technology,
    and in culture. Over the last decade, Taiwan has emerged as a vibrant
    and liberal democracy of more than 23 million people, and remains a key
    ally in the Asia Pacific region. I support H.R. 535, which would

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    strengthen U.S.--Taiwan relations by encouraging travel between the two
    nations by high-level officials, and H.R. 3320, which directs the
    Secretary of State to develop a plan to regain Taiwan's observer status
    in the World Health Organization.
      Adoption of these bills would underscore the United States'
    commitment to our relationship with Taiwan, and I encourage my
    colleagues to support them as well.

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