[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 21894]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                                 TAIWAN

  (Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the people of Taiwan as they celebrate their 89th National Day, which 
anniversary is today. There is a great deal to celebrate for the people 
of Taiwan. Taiwan has an even distribution of wealth and its citizens 
enjoy a high standard of living. Taiwan has been able to prosper in 
recent times despite its limited resources and relatively large 
population.
  President Chen Shui-bian and the political leaders of Taiwan have 
done an excellent job of leading their country into the 21st century. 
Their effort to rejoin the United Nations and to maintain a dialogue 
with the Chinese mainland are admirable. Taiwan deserves a voice in 
these and other international organizations. There is no question that 
President Chen wants a serious dialogue with the mainland. He seeks 
stability in the Taiwan Strait and wants peace to prevail in the Asia 
Pacific region.
  May God continue to bless our friends in the Republic of China on 
Taiwan. May Taiwan continue to shine as a beacon of prosperity and 
freedom in the Far East. And may Taiwan play an active role in 
international affairs and coexist with the Chinese mainland.

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