[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7418]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TAIWANESE ELECTION AND INAUGURATION

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                            HON. DINA TITUS

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2016

  Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, as a longtime friend of Taiwan, I rise to 
congratulate the country's people on their recent presidential 
elections and President-elect Tsai Ing-wen on her victory. A respected 
leader in trade and national security, the country's first-ever female 
president, Tsai Ing-wen, is setting a great example for governments 
around the globe.
  The people of Taiwan should be proud of their strong democratic 
institutions, freedom of expression, and open elections. This joint 
appreciation and application of democracy have brought our two 
countries together.
  We have been fortunate to work hand-in-hand on many critical issues. 
One example is Congress' recent effort to expand the Visa Waiver 
Program so citizens of Taiwan and the United States can travel freely 
between both countries. These visits allow for increased economic 
cooperation between our governments, the exchange of ideas and culture, 
and the development of long-lasting relationships.
  I am proud to represent a large and thriving Taiwanese-American 
population living in Las Vegas and my congressional district, where 
they have made valuable contributions to our culture, economy, and 
society.
  Again, I send my best wishes to President-elect Tsai and the people 
of Taiwan as you celebrate her history-making inauguration and look 
forward to working with you all as we grow our democratic partnership. 
I hope you will visit us soon, either in Las Vegas or Washington, D.C.

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