[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14075]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2011

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, on October 10, the Republic of China 
(Taiwan), will celebrate its 100th anniversary as a nation.
  One hundred years ago, on October 10, 1911, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen and his 
Revolutionary Alliance ended China's rule of Taiwan.
  Since then, Taiwan has proven itself a beacon of democracy and 
freedom for the global community.
  Taiwanese leaders have consistently and peacefully transferred power 
amongst each other, and its residents act in ways that embody 
democratic philosophies and principles.
  I am proud to call Taiwan a friend and ally, and I hope that my 
colleagues will join me in recognizing the Taiwanese people and their 
century of accomplishments.
  As a friend, I happily extend my congratulations to Taiwan on its 
upcoming 100th anniversary.

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