Commemoration of Taiwan 100th Anniversary

Floor Speech

* Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, one hundred years is a long time. Much has happened in these last 100 years since a group of Chinese people, led by Sun Yat-sen, threw off the yoke of warlords and emperors to become the Republic of China (Taiwan).

* China has a long history as one of the earliest centers of human civilization. It brought us the invention of paper, the written word and so many scientific developments, but it is during these last 100 years that we have seen the great progress of Taiwan developing into one of the strongest democracies in the world.

* We congratulate Taiwan on its 100th anniversary and for its role in shaping the destiny of its people. We look forward to continuing Taiwan's partnership with the United States through the Taiwan Relations Act in promoting peace and progress for humanity.

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