[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E828]
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          RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF U.S.-TAIWAN RELATIONS

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                          HON. GEORGE HOLDING

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2018

  Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the vital 
importance to U.S.-Taiwan relations, and for the peace, security and 
stability of the Western Pacific, of the inauguration on June 12th of a 
new office complex for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
  The inauguration ceremony for this new facility will be attended by a 
number of dignitaries, including Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. This 
event represents much more than the opening of just another new office 
complex in Taipei. It stands as a concrete example of the firm 
commitment and unbreakable bonds that exist between the peoples of the 
United States and Taiwan.
  Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the passage and signing 
into law of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) which has served as a 
cornerstone for our vigorous security, economic and people-to-people 
bilateral relationship. It was a proud moment in the history of the 
American Congress when we took the lead in assuring that the diplomatic 
recognition to Beijing would not come at the expense of Taiwan. The 
people of Taiwan have earned our friendship and support as they share 
our own dedication to democracy, human rights and a free market 
economy.
  Let us stand with Taiwan here again today by recognizing the 
upgrading of the American presence on Taiwan through the inauguration 
of this new AIT facility.

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