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

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                 HON. CHARLES J. ``CHUCK'' FLEISCHMANN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan will celebrate its 107th 
National Day on October 10. I would like to congratulate my Taiwanese 
friends on this important occasion.
  Taiwan has long been a trusted ally of the United States in the 
increasingly important Indo-Pacific region. We share many common values 
including the rule of law, democracy, a market economy, and a 
commitment to human rights. We can be certain that Taiwan's democracy 
and resulting development are an example to the entire Indo-Pacific 
region. We can also be certain that the United States, Taiwan, and all 
of our other like-minded partners can work together to strengthen the 
rules-based fabric of this region. Lastly, we can be certain that the 
United States' commitment to the security and democracy of the 
Taiwanese people has never been stronger.
  Taiwan is currently the 11th largest trading partner of the United 
States and one of the largest export markets for the great state of 
Tennessee in Asia. The United States is Taiwan's second largest trading 
partner. Based on these figures and through our continuing hard work, I 
am confident that our ties will only grow stronger over time.
  I wish our Taiwanese friends a wonderful 107th National Day and a 
fruitful year ahead.

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