[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27056]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL DAY OF TAIWAN

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, today I offer my best wishes and 
congratulations to the people of Taiwan in recognition of the National 
Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
  During the late 1980s and early 1990s Taiwan witnessed a peaceful 
transition of political power to a full-fledged democracy and a multi-
party political system that respects human rights and the rule of law. 
I commend the people of Taiwan for building a democratic, peaceful, and 
prosperous island.
  For over 50 years, the United States and Taiwan have fostered a close 
relationship, which has been of mutual political, economic, cultural, 
and strategic advantage. I believe that the United States should remain 
committed to enhancing stability, security, and prosperity in Taiwan 
and across the Taiwan Strait.
  In celebration of this Double Tenth National Day, it is my hope that 
the United States, Taiwan, and the People's Republic of China can 
maintain dialogue and work together to promote enduring peace and 
stability in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in the Taiwan Strait.

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