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Rep.
Jones (R-NC)
HON. WALTER B. JONES of North Carolina
in the house of representatives
Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, May 20 marks the one-year anniversary of the
inauguration of Chen Shui-bian as President of the Republic of China on Taiwan. It was the first peaceful
transition of power in Chinese history and a day that will long be remembered by people and nations of the
world who believe in and value democracy and all that it stands for.
I honor President Chen for his many accomplishments in leading his country economically and politically. I
admire the goals he has set for his government to increase the visibility of Taiwan on the world stage
through trade and international organizations. And I applaud his efforts in extending the olive branch of peace
across the Taiwan Straight to Mainland China.
In a few short days President Chen will be traveling to Central America and during the course of that trip he will
make a brief stop in New York. While his time in New York will be short it will be a major first step toward
easing the Clinton Administration restrictions governing the ability of Taiwan leaders to travel freely between the
United States and Taiwan.
The United States and Taiwan have arisen from the desire to live freely, born from the hearts of the people who
dwell within their borders. President Chen's leadership continues to advance the cause of freedom and
democracy so it is with great honor that I salute President Chen Shui-bian and look forward to the continued
strengthening of the relationship between the United States of America and the Republic of China on Taiwan.
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