[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  CONGRATULATING THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                            HON. MIKE PENCE

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2001

  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Republic of 
China on its 90th National Day and to commend her people on this 
occasion for their remarkable efforts to make Taiwan a leader in the 
world through peace and economic prosperity. Taiwan's people have 
reason to be proud, as they have achieved a high level of freedom in 
their lives due to their commitment to democracy, economic 
liberalization, and the rule of law. This commitment will undoubtedly 
lead to an even greater role for Taiwan in the 21st century.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank 
President Chen Shui-bian and his people for the support they have shown 
the United States afler the terrorist attacks of September 11. 
President Chen and other leaders in Taiwan have strongly condemned 
terrorism and have expressed their willingness to assist the U.S. 
government in combating worldwide terrorism. The people of Taiwan have 
embraced the notion that terrorism is the enemy of all the people of 
the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join me today in 
congratulating the people of Taiwan and I wish them goodwill and 
fortune for their bright and prosperous future.

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