[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21220]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              CELEBRATING THE 89TH NATIONAL DAY OF TAIWAN

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                         HON. EARL F. HILLIARD

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 5, 2000

  Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I wish to send best wishes and 
congratulations to His Excellency Chen Shui-Bian, President of the 
Republic of China, and all the citizens of Taiwan on the occasion of 
their 89th National Day. Taiwan has prospered in recent years. It has 
one of the strongest economies in the world, and its people enjoy 
unprecedented prosperity.
  Taiwan has good schools, a good transportation system, and quality 
health care. Furthermore, the people of Taiwan enjoy political freedom 
through direct elections, a free press, and a commitment to human 
rights.
  Taiwan has every right to be proud on the occasion of its 89th 
National Day, and I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
country's achievements.

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