[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6909]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




OFFERING A WARM WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE 
                    REPUBLIC OF CHINA, TSAI ING-WEN

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2016

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Tsai Ing-wen, 
who will soon be sworn in as the new President of the Republic of China 
(ROC or sometimes Taiwan). I cannot overstate the importance of the 
U.S.-Taiwan strategic relationship. This relationship is not built on 
just mutual security and peace; it also involves extensive trade, 
tourism and cultural awareness.
  Taiwan has undergone many changes over the decades since World War 
II, and its peaceful democratic transition of power is a testament to 
the progress and development of this hard-working country. Ms. Tsai 
Ing-wen will take the reins of a government that has provided peace and 
economic security for its people and has made Taiwan a household name 
throughout the world.
  Arizona is blessed to have a strong connection with Taiwan, including 
Phoenix as a sister city with Taipei.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to President Tsai Ing-wen and I 
am confident that she will excel and exceed the expectations of the 
voters that put her in office. I look forward to great things from 
Taiwan in the years to come.

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