[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22032]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   IN HONOR OF TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2000

  Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, the Republic of China on Taiwan will 
celebrate its birthday on October 10, 2000. Taiwan has much to 
celebrate. It is a modern country led by newly elected President Chen 
Shui-bian, who believes that Taiwan's future lies in a strong democracy 
and a free enterprise system. Taiwan is highly admired as a successful 
example of democracy in much of the developing world. In March of this 
year, Taiwanese citizens freely chose Chen Shui-bian, the candidate 
representing the Democratic Progressive Party, as their president. 
Since his inauguration on May 20, President Chen has convincingly 
demonstrated his leadership in all areas.
  In recent years, Taiwan has experienced unprecedented economic 
success. In addition to its well-known industrial prowess, Taiwan leads 
most Asian nations in its production of computers, computer chips, and 
telecommunications equipment and has contributed tremendously to the 
world wide high technology boom. Taiwan's citizens enjoy one of the 
highest living standards in the world.
  On the occasion of the 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 years to come. I look forward to working with President 
Chen and wish the people of Taiwan well on this special day.

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