[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20990]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE VISIT OF TAIWANESE PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN TO THE UNITED 
                           STATES OF AMERICA

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2005

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the citizens of Taiwan 
and to welcome their democratically elected President, Chen Shui-bian, 
to the United States of America.
  As you know, Taiwan has been a friend and stalwart ally of the United 
States for over 50 years. Together we have opposed communism and 
supported the principles of freedom and democracy. Our nations have 
worked together to fight terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, poverty in 
Africa and adversity worldwide.
  Through this relationship, our countries have seen strengthened 
political and economic ties leading to mutual prosperity. Today, Taiwan 
is our nation's eighth largest trading partner and a valuable advocate 
for free trade and democracy in the Asian Pacific region and beyond. 
Strengthening the relationship and expanding cooperation between the 
United States and the Republic of China in Taiwan should remain a 
national priority.
  Mr. Speaker, because of President Chen Shui-bian's continued 
dedication to the American-Taiwanese alliance, I ask all Members of the 
House of Representatives to join me in recognizing his visit to the 
United States.
    

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