[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 25299-25300]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 13, 1999

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of Taiwan's National Day, I 
wish to convey my best wishes to the people of Taiwan, congratulating 
them for their successes in the

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past and extending my sympathies to all the earthquake victims and 
their families. My prayers are with them.
  Taiwan is a model of success in Asia. Through hard work and 
ingenuity, Taiwan has emerged as one of the strongest economies on the 
Pacific Rim and is a showcase democracy in the world. The 
accomplishments of Taiwan, whether economic or political, are truly 
impressive.
  I am confident that Taiwan's future successes will remain impressive, 
despite the recent earthquake which has severely damaged Taiwan's 
economy and infrastructure. Godspeed and good fortune to our friends in 
Taiwan as they rebuild their nation.

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