[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23428]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             FORMER TAIWANESE PRESIDENT LEE'S VISIT TO D.C.

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                           HON. SHERROD BROWN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 20, 2005

  Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I would join all Americans in 
welcoming President Lee, during his historic visit to our Nation's 
capital from Taiwan.
  I am pleased to know he will have the opportunity to meet with 
Members of Congress.
  Taiwan is a beacon of democracy and freedom in the Pacific.
  It is my hope Taiwan will continue to shine despite the continued 
threats across the Strait from China.
  I hope in the near future all restrictions on high-level visits from 
Taiwan would be lifted, so that Members of Congress will be able to 
welcome the current president of Taiwan to DC as well.
  It is important these visits take place so that a balanced 
understanding of both sides of the Taiwan Strait will be directly 
available to Congress, the Administration, and the American public.
  Congress and the American people remain unequivocally committed in 
their support for the people of Taiwan.
  The Taiwanese should be praised for their continued commitment to 
freedom, human rights and democracy.
  Through the tireless efforts of President Lee, Taiwan will continue 
to shine as a beacon of democracy and freedom.
  Again, we welcome President Lee to Washington, DC during this 
historic visit.

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