Political Quotes

“I rise to speak about Taiwan's First Lady, Madam Chen Wu Sue-jen, who is visiting Washington this week for the first time in her capacity as First Lady. As a dear friend of Taiwan, and on behalf of my colleagues in the United States Senate, I would like to welcome Madam Chen Wu to Washington. I hope her visit is pleasant and productive. Mr. President, Madam Chen Wu is truly a delightful and remarkable lady. I am in awe of her courage in the face of adversary. I am especially moved by her refusal to allow being a victim of an automobile accident, which rendered her disabled, from ending her outspoken advocacy for democracy in Taiwan. Madam Chen Wu successfully ran for office herself, becoming a lawmaker. She later focused her efforts to make her husband one of Taiwan's eminent political figures. Her dreams and hopes for him became fulfilled when Chen Shui-bian was elected president of the Republic of China in 2000. Since taking office, President Chen has exhibited great leadership and courage in the face of the People's Republic of China's constant menace. President Chen has also shown his compassion and friendship to the American people in the wake of the tragic attacks on the citizens of the United States of America. I am certain these fine traits have been honed in part through the example Madam Chen Wu has played in his life. To this day, First Lady, Madam Chen Wu has not changed.”