[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4032]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2015

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to 
recognize an important milestone in the United States relationship with 
Taiwan.
  On April 10, 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the Taiwan Relations 
Act. Since that historic date, we have watched Taiwan contribute 
greatly to international security. As you know, Taiwan's location makes 
it a key strategic security partner in the Asia-Pacific region. 
Relieving cross-strait tensions has been a security priority of the 
United States, and I am pleased that Taiwan has worked hard to increase 
economic engagement with China in an effort to ease tensions. These 
economic engagements have gradually been working, improving security 
and cooperation in the region. Additionally, Taiwan has been a close 
partner in the United States counterterrorism strategy, ensuring cargo 
is screened before shipping to U.S. ports.
  Throughout the past 36 years, Taiwan has shown a willingness to 
cooperate and negotiate with the U.S. to maintain our relationship. 
Going forward, I hope we can continue this important relationship, 
which benefits the citizens and businesses in both the United States 
and Taiwan.

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