Political Quotes

“I welcome Taiwan's First Lady, Madame Chen Wu Sue-jen, to Washington, D.C. and remark on her considerable accomplishments. As many of my colleagues are aware, Madame Chen Wu was paralyzed from the waist down after being hit by an automobile in 1985, and is permanently confined to a wheelchair. Despite this tragic event, Madame Chen Wu has persevered. In 1986, when her husband, now President Chen Shui-bian, was imprisoned on political charges, Madame Chen Wu ran on her husband's behalf for a seat in the national legislature--and won. Since then, she has played a crucial role as confidant and supporter to President Chen as he progressed from legislator to Mayor of Taipei and now in this current office. The courage and optimism Madame Chen Wu demonstrates, in spite of her physical limitation, serves as a source of inspiration for all. Continuously upbeat in life, Madame Chen provides tremendous support to all who know her. Her strength of character has done much to transform the role of Taiwan's First Lady. So, it is with great pleasure that I welcome Madame Chen Wu to the United States, to Washington, D.C., and am confident that her visit will only serve to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations.”