March 23, 2000

People of Taiwan
C/O Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
4201 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016

Dear Friends:

I write to congratulate you on the successful March 18th, 2000 presidential election.  Taiwan’s decade-long political transformation and the recent election are indeed great examples of Taiwan’s commitment to a government of the people, by the people and for the people.

As the first member of the United States Congress born in Taiwan, I observed with great pleasure Taiwan’s extremely competitive presidential campaign.  The open process is a tribute to the people of Taiwan, and to the island’s real, working democratic process.  Taiwan has indeed achieved democracy under adversity and joined the great democracies of the world.

Once again, I would like to congratulate the people of Taiwan on their courage and commitment to forming a more democratic and complete society.  In addition, I would also like to congratulate all three candidates, especially President-elect Chen Shui-bien, for a very open and competitive campaign.  I wish the Taiwanese people well and hope to work together with all parties in the region for a peaceful and prosperous future.

With warm regards,

David Wu
Member of Congress