[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1043-E1044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                             HON. DON BACON

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2021

  Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to wish the people of Taiwan 
and Americans celebrating the upcoming Taiwan National Day on October 
10th a Happy Double Ten Day.
  In the decades preceding and following the Taiwan Relations Act of 
1979, the United States and Taiwan built a strong relationship that 
cannot be broken--a bond born out of our shared values and cooperation 
with one another in times of crisis, and in times of advancement.
  Taiwan has transformed itself into a model of democracy with a 
respect for human rights,

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freedom of speech, rule of law, and a market economy. Americans share 
these core values with Taiwan--the foundation of our strong 
relationship. Taiwan is a multidimensional success story and has shown 
that democracy can work in China.
  The United States and Taiwan have a long-standing and vibrant trade 
relationship. Taiwan is the United States' 9th largest goods trading 
partner. In 2020, two-way goods trade between the United States and 
Taiwan totaled $90.9 billion while goods and services trade between the 
countries totaled $106 billion the same year. Taiwan is one of the 
largest Asian markets for Nebraska's agricultural exports. Nebraskan 
companies have an abundant opportunity to expand their business and 
cooperation with Taiwan. I will continue to work with our friends in 
Taiwan to find areas where we can partner to our mutual benefit.
  This is a day to celebrate, and to be optimistic. I ask my colleagues 
to join me in recommitting to a robust U.S.-Taiwan relationship, and in 
wishing Taiwan a Happy Double Ten Day.

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