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100th Anniversary of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 21, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

* Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, on October 10, the Republic of China (Taiwan), will celebrate its 100th anniversary as a nation.

* One hundred years ago, on October 10, 1911, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen and his Revolutionary Alliance ended China's rule of Taiwan.

* Since then, Taiwan has proven itself a beacon of democracy and freedom for the global community.

* Taiwanese leaders have consistently and peacefully transferred power amongst each other, and its residents act in ways that embody democratic philosophies and principles.

* I am proud to call Taiwan a friend and ally, and I hope that my colleagues will join me in recognizing the Taiwanese people and their century of accomplishments.

* As a friend, I happily extend my congratulations to Taiwan on its upcoming 100th anniversary.


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