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RECOGNIZING THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER OF THE FORMOSAN ASSOCIATION FOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND SUPPORTING TAIWAN'S MEMBERSHIP INTO THE WORLD
HEALTH ORGANIZATION -- (Extensions of Remarks - July 09, 2008)
SPEECH OF
HON.
MICHELE BACHMANN
OF
MINNESOTA
IN
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008
Mrs. BACHMANN.
Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the Minnesota chapter of the Formosan
Association for Public Affairs, FAPA, which has done an exemplary
job of keeping the voice of the Taiwanese people alive in my State
of Minnesota. This organization has spoken for the people of Taiwan
on many important issues including the all important matter of
supporting Taiwan's membership into the World Health Organization,
WHO.
The WHO is an
important international organization that works to attain the
highest possible level of health for all people. Unfortunately, the
23 million citizens of Taiwan are denied access to this organization
and are unable to take part in international health forums, programs
and benefits conducted by the WHO.
The large volume of
international travel to Taiwan heightens the transmission of
communicable diseases and makes Taiwan an ideal candidate for
membership in the organization. For this reason alone, Taiwan and
its people should be allowed to participate in the health services
and medical protections offered by the World Health Organization.
Madam Speaker, I
rise to honor the Minnesota chapter of the FAPA for their continued
efforts to defend Taiwan. And, I urge you to join me in supporting
Taiwan's inclusion in the World Health Organization. |
