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Alan Lowenthal: I want to congratulate the people of Taiwan on the successful elections. It is a welcome example of democracy in a…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I want to congratulate the people of Taiwan on the successful elections. It is a welcome example of democracy in a region that at the same time has seen a great backsliding on human rights.
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Alan Lowenthal
Democratic · California

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Lowenthal commends Taiwan's elections as a positive democratic example amidst regional human rights issues.

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