[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4199]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     COMMEMORATING THE 36TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT

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                         HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 2015

  Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, it has been 70 years since the end of 
World War II. Seventy years since, as allies, the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and 
the United States stood shoulder to shoulder against the forces that 
threatened the destiny of our two peoples.
  In commemoration of another event of the combined interests of our 
two peoples, the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Taiwan 
Relations Act (TRA), we rededicate ourselves to enhance the critical 
relationship between the people of Taiwan and the United States of 
America.
  The economic and strategic security of Taiwan is of highest 
importance to our well-being. In these times of worldwide political 
chaos, we must have dependable allies; Taiwan has proven itself time 
and time again. In addition to being a dependable ally, Taiwan is one 
of our strongest trading partners; contributing greatly to our economic 
stability.
  To ensure the viability of Taiwan, which is in our self-interest, we 
must enable Taiwan under the mandate of the TRA the ability to purchase 
defensive arms necessary to help them defend themselves.

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