[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17935]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATIONS TO TAIWAN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 14, 2003

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan President Chen Shui-
bian recently celebrated his third anniversary in office. He has done 
many good things for his country and strengthened Taiwan's ties with 
America.
  Taiwan has been very cooperative with the United States in our global 
war against terrorism, and Taiwan has pledged assistance to post-war 
Iraq. In addition, Taiwan has provided medical assistance and 
humanitarian aid to a number of African nations.
  We hope Taiwan will continue to prosper in the future. We are glad to 
hear that Taiwan has been declared SARS free and it is now safe to 
travel to Taiwan and other parts of Asia.
  We also hope that the United States will soon increase trade 
opportunities with Taiwan by launching negotiations on a free trade 
agreement.
  Congratulations, President Chen.

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