[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14704]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 2013

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the upcoming 
National Day of the Republic of China; an important day which led to 
the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912.
  Taiwan and the United States have been good friends and strong 
trading partners for many years. Both countries share common values and 
desires. Taiwan has proven to be a valuable trading partner to the 
United States and it is time to formalize the U.S.-Taiwan trading 
relationship through a Bilateral Investment Agreement with Taiwan.
  As a trading leader in the Asia Pacific region, I encourage my 
colleagues to support Taiwan in their efforts to join the Trans-Pacific 
Partnership. Taiwan is a trusted trading partner and an economic 
leader; their inclusion would bring credibility to the partnership and 
enhance their reputation.
  In closing, I encourage United States and Taiwanese leadership to 
continue their cultural exchange by diplomatic visits to further 
strengthen this important relationship.