[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20830]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 3, 2000

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan is a free democratic nation in 
the Pacific and a shining example of economic success and total 
democratization. Taiwan's accomplishments are too numerous to mention 
here, but I do want to note that Taiwan's success is directly 
attributable to its people's industriousness and its leader's wisdom. 
Today nearly everyone in Taiwan is middle class, and is enjoying the 
country's many amenities--such as good food, adequate housing, a good 
transportation system, excellent schools and crime-free neighborhoods. 
Politically, people can freely express their opinions and elect their 
leaders at every level. Press freedom and human rights are also 
guaranteed by Taiwan's constitution.
  Therefore, to my friends in Taiwan, I want to go on record stating 
that you have done a wonderful job and congratulations on your 89th 
National Day.

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