Congress of the United States

House of Representatives

Washington, DC 20515

September 12, 2005

Ms. Constance Lin

President

New York Metro Chapter

Formosan Association for Public Affairs

Dear Ms. Lin:

            I am writing in support of your organization's rally to gain UN membership for Taiwan. A year has passed since I wrote you last, and I regret that the United Nations continues to disregard the sovereignty of Taiwan and deny the right of self-determination to its people.

            The relationship between the United States and Taiwan continues to grow. Taiwan is an important trading partner and strategic ally to the United States. In short, Taiwan is a friend that has earned the United States' support.

            I am proud to be a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and believe there is no question that the United States must stand strong and advocate for Taiwan's independence from China and inclusion as a United Nations member state. The policy of exclusion must stop now.

                                                            Sincerely,

                                                            /S

                                                            ANTHONY D. WEINER

                                                            Member of Congress