[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 44 (Thursday, March 5, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TAIWAN ALLIES INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE 
                          (TAIPEI) ACT OF 2019

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                               speech of

                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 2020

  Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as a strong believer in diplomacy 
and global cooperation, I believe it is vitally important for the 
United States to support Taiwan as they seek to gain membership in 
global organizations such as the WHA and Interpol. Furthermore, I 
believe that our nation should do what it can to allow Taiwan to foster 
and grow its diplomatic relationships around the globe.
  Since 2016, the People's Republic of China has systematically been 
trying to undermine the diplomatic independence of Taiwan on the 
international stage, luring Taiwan's partners to change their 
allegiance from Taipei to Beijing under the ``One China'' policy. The 
People's Republic of China has also been blocking Taiwan's access to 
global organizations such as the World Health Organization. We have 
only recently started to see some of the negative impacts of these 
actions.
  Mr. Speaker, the United States should continue to stand strong with 
our democratic partner and encourage other allies to strengthen their 
relationship with Taipei.

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