[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 101ST ANNIVERSARY OF DOUBLE TEN DAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF 
                                 TAIWAN

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the people of 
Taiwan on the upcoming celebration of the 101st anniversary of ``Double 
Ten Day.'' Double Ten Day traces its roots to the Wuchang Uprising that 
occurred on October 10, 1911. The Wuchang Uprising signaled the end of 
the Qing Dynasty and the start of a democratic movement that we 
continue to celebrate and recognize. Double Ten Day is a celebration of 
the birth of democracy and the Republic of China.
  I want to especially recognize the people of Taiwan on this important 
occasion. The strength of the relationship between the people of Taiwan 
and the people of the United States is strong and this is evidenced by 
the expansion of the U.S. visa waiver program to include Taiwan. 
Inclusion of Taiwan in the U.S. visa waiver program is a significant 
development in the relationship between both countries. This 
announcement will help to expand business opportunities as well as 
deepen our mutual appreciation for each other's unique cultures. 
Exchange of our cultures is clearly evidenced on Guam, which is home to 
many people of Chinese ancestry. Guam continues to benefit from their 
cultural contributions to our community and the promotion of trade and 
economic opportunities. I congratulate the people of Taiwan on the 
101st anniversary of Double Ten Day. We celebrate this historic 
occasion with them and we honor their friendship with the American 
people.

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