[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14970-14971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           COMMEMORATING TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION

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                           HON. DAVID RIVERA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Mr. RIVERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Republic of 
China (Taiwan)

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for more than a century of tremendous success as we approach their 
National Day of Celebration, October 10, 2012. This day marks 101 years 
since the founding of the country, and most importantly marks more than 
a century of progress towards democracy, freedom, and economic success 
for the people of Taiwan. I would like to commend the country for its 
continued commitment to a brighter future, despite numerous struggles 
over the years. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank 
Taiwan for its many years of friendship to the United States. It has 
been an ally in the region for decades, and this invaluable friendship 
deserves recognition.
  I congratulate Ambassador Jason Yuan, Representative of Taiwan to the 
United States, on his new post as Secretary-General of the National 
Security Council of Taiwan. I cherish the friendship with Ambassador 
Yuan and wish the Ambassador and Madame Yuan the very best of luck in 
the future.

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