[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6278]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING TAIWAN'S PRESIDENT MA YING-JEOU'S SECOND INAUGURATION

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2012

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Ma 
Ying-Jeou's second inauguration as president of the Republic of China 
(Taiwan) on May 20, 2012. I am honored to celebrate President Ma Ying-
Jeou's second inauguration because of his diplomacy skills, work on 
improving the relationship between Taiwan and mainland China, and 
efforts to reduce crime along the Taiwan Strait.
  Since President Ma Ying-Jeou took office, his pursuit of an open 
society is evident. Many of the world's great religions are openly and 
enthusiastically practiced in Taiwan. These denominations include 
Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and many more. Labor unions, NGOs and 
various activist groups are also free to operate in Taiwan. Taiwan is, 
further, home to many languages, dialects and cultures from across 
Asia.
  For Taiwan, the fifth direct presidential election on January 14, 
2012, is a milestone. This election is testament to Taiwan's embrace of 
democracy. Under President Ma Ying-Jeou's time in office, Taiwanese 
citizens finally experience and exercise democracy. Taiwan is a shining 
example not only for Asia but for the entire world.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize President Ma Ying-Jeou's second 
inauguration, and ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
President Ma on his second inauguration and honor him for the lasting 
influence he has made on Taiwan.

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