[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 24493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          TAIWAN NATIONAL DAY

  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, on the occasion of Taiwan's National Day on 
October 10, 2003, I wish to pay tribute to Taiwan's many achievements 
and to wish Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian and Ambassador C.J. Chen my 
very best wishes.
  The Republic of China on Taiwan is a major trading partner of the 
United States and it subscribes to human rights, the private enterprise 
system, freedom and democracy. Taiwan has become a model of economic 
and political success. We are very proud of the achievements of the 
free people of Taiwan.
  I am honored to serve as the cochair of the Senate Taiwan Caucus, 
which was officially kicked off on September 17 with 11 members. We now 
have 14 members, and I hope more Senators will join this caucus and 
further strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Senate and 
Taiwan's Parliament and the people of America and Taiwan.
  Again, my congratulations to Taiwan and its people on their National 
Day. May you remain the land of freedom.

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