[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14679]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S 100TH NATIONAL DAY

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join the people of the 
Republic of China in commemorating their 100th National Day this 
October 10.
  Taiwan remains one of our closest allies and a vital partner in peace 
in the region. A guarantor of fundamental rights to its citizens and 
committed to the rule of law, Taiwan is a model for emerging 
democracies in the region and throughout the world. It is a vibrant 
reminder that freedom is a universal ideal.
  We rightly consider any effort to hinder Taiwan's self-determination 
as a threat to regional peace. The United States must continue to stand 
behind our commitment to Taiwan and the military and trading 
partnerships we enjoy with this major regional economy. We must also 
support Taiwan's strong desire for much-deserved membership in the 
United Nations.
  Mr. Speaker, we are grateful for dependable allies like Taiwan. The 
relationship between our two nations has been to the cultural, 
economic, and political benefit of both. We send our greetings and best 
wishes to the people of Taiwan as they mark their centennial next week.

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