[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24308]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 COMMEMORATING THE 88TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF 
                         THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 1999

  Mr. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to pay tribute to a special 
occasion. In San Francisco we are celebrating the 88th Anniversary of 
the National Day of the Republic of China, known as the ``Double 
Tenth'' celebration of freedom day.
  The people of the United States have a strong bond with and 
commitment to the people of the Republic of China [Taiwan] who have 
demonstrated to the world their pledge to democracy. The Republic of 
China continues to be a prosperous, colorful nation of peoples and 
interests characterized by strong economic growth and respect for basic 
human rights and democratic freedoms.
  The Republic of China is an important partner of the United States--
economically, culturally, strategically, and politically. It is my 
privilege to congratulate the celebrants of the ``Double Tenth'' 
festival of freedom. I am proud to voice the support and best wishes of 
the Republic of China's many friends in Congress and look forward to 
celebrating this historic event in the years ahead.




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