[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23708]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     CELEBRATING TAIWAN'S DEMOCRACY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 30, 2003

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on Taiwan's 
forthcoming National Day, I wish to commend Taiwan for all its 
accomplishments, both economic and political. I wish to extend to 
President Chen and the people of Taiwan my congratulations.
  Taiwan is one of the world's largest economies and our seventh 
largest trading partner. Its people participate and fully subscribe to 
the principles of freedom and democracy. The Taiwanese people have 
worked with the United States on issues ranging from endangered species 
to trademark infringements. They are also working with us to combat 
global terrorism. They look to us for cooperation, guidance and 
protection.
  Peace and security in the Taiwan Strait is vital to the security 
interests of all nations in the area.
  Taiwan has spent considerable sums of money helping African nations 
fighting AIDS and other infectious diseases.
  Taiwan is a staunch friend and ally of the United States. On Taiwan's 
national day, I wish to affirm my friendship for Taiwan and its people.

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