Political Quotes

“Mr. President, on October 10, 2010, Taiwan--ROC--our good friend and our partner in peace and economic development will celebrate ``Double Ten Day,'' its national day. I call upon my colleagues in the U.S. Senate to stand with Taiwan and to celebrate this important holiday. The people on Taiwan have a vibrant democracy which sustains one of the region's most important and dynamic economies. Taiwan's economy has become an attractive base for international investment, and it has achieved economic growth of over 6 percent at a time when many world economies are faltering. Taiwan's economic strength has enabled it to become a major international investor, promoting economic development throughout the region. Clearly, Taiwan has much to offer on the world stage, and much to be proud of as they celebrate their Double Ten Day. My good friend Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou deserves both recognition and congratulations for his leadership in negotiating and signing the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement, ECFA, this summer which is helping to expand trade between Taiwan and mainland China, reducing regional tensions and encouraging regional prosperity Taiwan has been a strong partner to the United States in our collective work with the World Health Organization, WHO , and I feel strongly that Taiwan should play a similarly valuable role in the work of global aviation safety and security initiated by International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO.…”