[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                     TAIWAN CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. RICK HILL

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 5, 2000

  Mr. HILL of Montana. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan will celebrate its birthday 
on October 10, 2000. Taiwan is a modern country led by President Chen 
Shui-bian, who believes that Taiwan's future lies in a strong democracy 
and a free enterprise system. Taiwan is an excellent model of 
democracy, as was demonstrated in its March presidential election. 
Since his inauguration as president on May 20, President Chen has 
convincingly demonstrated his leadership. Economically, in addition to 
its well-known industrial prowess, in recent years Taiwan leads most 
Asian nations in its production of computers, chips and 
telecommunications equipment.
  Taiwan is Montana's 5th largest trade partner, purchasing millions of 
dollars of Montana exports of agricultural products, chemicals and 
machinery. I want to thank our friends in Taiwan for their continued 
importation of Montana goods.
  Taiwan's citizens enjoy one of the highest living standards in the 
world. On the occasion of Republic of China's National Day, it is 
important to remember that Taiwan has a strong relationship with the 
United States and we hope that this relationship will continue to 
flourish in the years to come. Happy birthday Taiwan.

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