[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 163 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1354]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TAIWAN'S 107TH NATIONAL DAY

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2018

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish all Taiwanese 
Americans and the people of Taiwan a very happy 107th National Day.
  Taiwan is an extraordinary friend of the United States, and it is 
important that we continue to build upon our critical partnership 
economically, culturally, and politically. The United States is lucky 
to have an ally in Asia to further promote peace and stability in the 
region, and to serve as a strong example of democracy. Taiwan is also 
the United States' 11th largest trading partner and has imported $3.57 
billion in food and agricultural products.
  The state of California has deep and ever-growing ties with Taiwan. 
California exports over $7 billion worth of goods to Taiwan, which 
serves as its 5th largest export market in the world. The Greater Los 
Angeles region represents the largest Taiwanese community in the United 
States, and many have gone on to settle in the San Gabriel Valley 
providing our local communities with new traditions, employment 
opportunities, and economic growth.
  With continued commitment to this important relationship, I am happy 
to recognize Taiwan's 107th National Day and look forward to our many 
years of prosperous relations.

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