[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17414]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Republic of China as it celebrates its 99th National Day 
on October 10th, 2010. This festive holiday, known as Double Ten Day, 
celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising in 1911, which led to the 
collapse of the Qing Dynasty in China and the establishment of the 
Republic of China.
  The Republic of China has become a model of economic and democratic 
success in Asia. Through the diligence and ingenuity of the Taiwanese 
people, their economy continues to flourish and has become one of the 
strongest in the region. In the last few decades, the Republic of China 
on Taiwan has held several democratic elections and peaceful transfers 
of power. The Republic of China continues to serve as a shining example 
of a free and democratic nation in Asia.
  The United States and the Republic of China remain close friends and 
allies through their mutual commitment to democratic principles, 
freedom, and entrepreneurship. Madam Speaker, I would urge my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the Republic of China as it 
celebrates the 99th National Day.

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