[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E24-E25]
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                   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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