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Benjamin Gilman: “That the Congress-- (1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States; (2)…”

On the recordMay 17, 2001
That the Congress-- (1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States; (2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to communicate to the people of Taiwan the support of the Congress and of the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes that the visit of President Chen Shui-bian to the United States is another significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York
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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Introducing an amendment to welcome President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan during his visit to the United States.

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