Whereas for more than 50 years, a close relationship has existed between the United States and Taiwan, which has been of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic advantage to both countries; Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision for the 21st century; Whereas freedom and democracy are the strongest foundations for peace and prosperity; Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated an improved record on human rights and a commitment to democratic ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and free and fair elections routinely held in a multiparty system, as evidenced by the March 18, 2000, election of Chen Shui-bian as Taiwan's new president; and Whereas the upcoming May 21, 2001, visit to the United States by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan is another significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States; (2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to communicate to the people of Taiwan the support of the Congress and of the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes that the visit of President Chen Shui-bian to the United States is another significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan.

United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Congress House of Representatives author aut Government Organization text government publication eng BILLS Whereas for more than 50 years, a close relationship has existed between the United States and Taiwan, which has been of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic advantage to both countries; Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision for the 21st century; Whereas freedom and democracy are the strongest foundations for peace and prosperity; Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated an improved record on human rights and a commitment to democratic ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and free and fair elections routinely held in a multiparty system, as evidenced by the March 18, 2000, election of Chen Shui-bian as Taiwan's new president; and Whereas the upcoming May 21, 2001, visit to the United States by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan is another significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States; (2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to communicate to the people of Taiwan the support of the Congress and of the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes that the visit of President Chen Shui-bian to the United States is another significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan.;H. Con. Res. 135 (EH) Bills and Statutes 107_cong_bills legislative 2010-08-31 Whereas for more than 50 years, a close relationship has existed between the United States and Taiwan, which has been of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic advantage to both countries; Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals and a vision for the 21st century; Whereas freedom and democracy are the strongest foundations for peace and prosperity; Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated an improved record on human rights and a commitment to democratic ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and free and fair elections routinely held in a multiparty system, as evidenced by the March 18, 2000, election of Chen Shui-bian as Taiwan's new president; and Whereas the upcoming May 21, 2001, visit to the United States by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan is another significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States; (2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to communicate to the people of Taiwan the support of the Congress and of the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes that the visit of President Chen Shui-bian to the United States is another significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. H. Con. Res. 135 (EH) U.S. Government Printing Office 2001-05-17 monographic deposited born digital 5 p. Y 1.6: Y 1.4/9: P0b002ee180615a18 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-107hconres135eh H. Con. Res. 135 021-610-00252-9 000501532 000325575 Congressional bills House concurrent resolutions f:hc135eh.txt https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-107hconres135eh https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-107hconres135eh/html/BILLS-107hconres135eh.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-107hconres135eh/pdf/BILLS-107hconres135eh.pdf fdlp DGPO 2010-08-31 2023-01-16 BILLS-107hconres135eh machine generated eng hconres BILLS-107hconres135eh 107 1 HOUSE HOUSE 135 eh eh Passed the House of Representatives false false