[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HAPPY DOUBLE TEN DAY TO THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN

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                            HON. MIKE BISHOP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 26, 2018

  Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, October 10, Taiwan 
will celebrate its 107th National Day--also known as Double Ten Day. I 
would like to take this opportunity to offer my best wishes to the 
people of Taiwan in advance of this occasion.
  Taiwan is a friend, an ally, and an important economic and security 
partner of the United States. Trade ties between the U.S. and Taiwan 
have grown rapidly over the last 30 years and Taiwan is now our 11th 
largest trading partner. But U.S.-Taiwan relations are much broader 
than just trade. The Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the Six Assurances 
are the cornerstones of U.S.-Taiwan relations and are a key to 
sustaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
  I am pleased that the United States and Taiwan remain close allies, 
and I would like to again wish the people of Taiwan a Happy Double Ten 
Day.

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