[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
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                 RECOGNIZING 107TH TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
107th National Day of Taiwan.
  Taiwan celebrates its national day every October 10th. As this 
special day approaches, I would like to wish the people of Taiwan and 
all Taiwanese and Chinese Americans a happy Double Ten Day.
  These occasions remind us to reflect on our past successes and look 
forward with renewed commitment to what we may accomplish together 
through our shared commitment to liberty and democracy.
  Taiwan was America's 11th largest trading partner in 2017 and strives 
to respect the intellectual property rights that protect American 
innovation. In this and other areas, we see that our nations share a 
special bond, forged by mutual respect and a steadfast commitment to 
one another's security and prosperity.
  Through the passage of the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and President 
Reagan's deliverance of the Six Assurances in 1982, the United States 
and Taiwan cemented a strong friendship deepened by mutual strength in 
the face of hardship.
  I believe the United States and Taiwan must continue to prioritize 
investment in defense capabilities that will secure its peace and fight 
global terrorism, but also want to recognize that the commitment to the 
bond between our nations extends to humanitarian support.
  I would like to extend thanks to President Tsai Ing-wen and the 
people of Taiwan for their generosity and friendship, and again wish 
them a Happy Double Ten Day.

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