[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1337]
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              RECOGNIZING THE 107TH NATIONAL DAY OF TAIWAN

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
the 107th national day of Taiwan. The United States and Taiwan have 
enjoyed a fruitful partnership for decades, and I would like to wish 
the people of Taiwan a very Happy National Day.
  Taiwan has been a strong partner of the United States. Over the last 
decade, Taiwan has shown that true democracy can be successful even in 
the face of challenging circumstances. Taiwan embodies strong economic 
growth and a respect for its people.
  Our partnership has flourished thanks to a mutual commitment to 
democratic values and constitutional government. Through its commitment 
to a peaceful election process, Taiwan serves as a strong example of 
democracy for not only the Indo-Pacific region, but also the world. We 
have also made great progress in trade and economic policies. In 2017, 
Taiwan was ranked as the 11th largest trading partner of the United 
States, the 11th largest U.S. export market overall and the 7th largest 
market for U.S. agricultural products.
  Last year, trade missions culminated in the signing of letters of 
intent to purchase approximately $2.8 billion in U.S.-produced grains 
between 2018 and 2019. In September, another trade mission from Taiwan 
visited the United States to purchase even more agricultural goods. In 
fact, Taiwan is Georgia's 6th largest export market in Asia, with over 
$420 million in trade. With such a long history, we look forward to 
continuing a positive relationship.
  It is my privilege to congratulate the celebrants of the ``Double 
Tenth Day.'' I am proud of our cooperation and wish Taiwan the best on 
this notable day.

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