[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15228]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        COMMEMORATING THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an important day, 
the National Day of the Republic of China, commemorating the beginning 
of the Wuchang Uprising of 1911 that led to the establishment of the 
Republic of China in 1912. This is a significant day for the Taiwanese 
people and the United States.
   For decades, Taiwan has been a vital ally to the United States, and 
we share common security, economic, and political interests.
   The United States and Taiwan enjoy strong cultural, security, 
economic, and political ties and an even stronger friendship. Taiwan is 
a model democracy in the Pacific region where the people of Taiwan 
value freedom and liberty. Taiwan is a top United States trading 
partner as well as a champion of human rights. With a robust trading 
relationship between our two countries already in place, I urge the 
administration to finalize the Bilateral Investment Agreement with 
Taiwan in order to protect private investment, develop market-oriented 
policies, and to promote U.S. exports.
   Given Taiwan's establishment as a major trading leader in the Asia 
Pacific region, I urge the facilitation of Taiwan's participation in 
the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Taiwan has already proven itself as a 
leader on the global stage.

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