[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23083]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   DEMOCRATIC PACIFIC UNION SYMPOSIUM

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize that on December 8, 2006, 
the Democratic Pacific Union will be hosting an international symposium 
in Taipei, Taiwan on democracy and commerce. Participants from more 
than 20 countries will discuss issues related to democracy and the 
workings of national legislatures, parliaments and congresses.
  The Democratic Pacific Union was founded in Taiwan and is committed 
to the promotion of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the 
Pacific Rim. It emphasizes representative government and peaceful 
resolution of disputes.
  I am pleased that the Democratic Pacific Union will foster a 
discussion about the importance of democracy and the rule of law and 
also pleased that the open dialogue will foster the possibility of 
enduring peace.

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