[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9547]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   WELCOMING THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE, TECO, TO DENVER

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 12, 2015

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to welcome the Taipei Economic and 
Cultural Office, TECO, to the city of Denver. The establishment of this 
important office in Denver is a testament to the strong relationship 
the people of Colorado have developed over the years with the people of 
Taiwan. Colorado counts Taiwan as its 6th largest Asian trading partner 
and its 13th overall trading partner. Locating this office in Denver 
not only reflects the depth of our current relationship with Taiwan but 
will surely contribute to deepening our trade, education, and cultural 
ties in the coming years.
  My district in Colorado has a growing Taiwanese population and their 
presence greatly enriches the district economically, culturally, and 
civically. Taiwanese entrepreneurs, business community, civic leaders, 
and students contribute greatly to our community. Over the past 50 
years Taiwan has also proven itself as a significant political, 
economic, and security partner of the United States and I fully expect 
that strong relationship to grow even stronger in the years to come.
  Having Taiwan as a meaningful partner clearly benefits both of our 
citizens, and I am proud that Colorado now has a direct relationship 
with Taiwan through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.
  I look forward to doing whatever I can to further enhance our close 
and growing relationship.

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