[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17431-17432]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      ACKNOWLEDGING TAIWAN'S 99TH NATIONAL DAY ON OCTOBER 10, 2010

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to acknowledge 
Taiwan's 99th National Day on October 10, 2010. Also known as Double 
Ten Day, this event marks the anniversary of the 1911 uprising that 
soon led to the establishment of the Republic of China.
  I congratulate Taiwan, our good friend in Asia, on numerous successes 
in recent years. An economic powerhouse, millions of Americans have 
come to depend on Taiwanese products like notebook computers, and 
Taiwan serves as a major export market for a huge range of American 
products, from agriculture to raw materials to technology.
  This past year has seen highly positive political progress between 
China and Taiwan, benefitting not only the entire East Asian arena but 
U.S. interests, as well. Taiwan's President Ma Yingjeou has established 
conciliatory and cooperative cross-strait relations, producing 
agreements in a variety of areas including transportation, tourism, 
agriculture, and trade and financial matters. For the first time in 
decades, the two great nations are pursuing productive, peaceful 
negotiations to ensure a better future for their citizens. I am pleased 
that these efforts have enabled Taiwan to play a greater role in 
international organizations, such as with Taiwan's participation as an 
official observer to the World Health Assembly. Such progress should 
not go unnoticed or unremarked upon.

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  Madam Speaker, each time I have visited Taiwan I have come away with 
a deep appreciation for the Taiwanese people's commitment to hard work, 
democratic traditions, environmental protection, and productive and 
peaceful international relations. I offer my sincere congratulations on 
their 99th National Day and look forward to celebrating the 100th next 
year.

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