The economic success of Taiwan and its emerging democracy have contributed to a rising nationalism in Taiwan. In my view, the nature of Taiwan's success will ultimately bring it the international recognition that it deserves. I am pleased that the Taiwanese leadership is united in its efforts to achieve this goal. At a luncheon sponsored by the Formosan Association for Public Affairs earlier this week, Dr. Chai presented his views concerning why the United States should support Taiwan's readmission to the United Nations. I ask unanimous consent that Dr. Chai's speech be included in the Record .
Today is a day for family reunions in Taiwan.
It is the day of Taiwan's Moon Festival, a day when the family in Taiwan lift their heads together and enjoy the full moon. We are here to lower our heads for a moment and think about why there is no international family reunion with Taiwan. Since then, the people of Taiwan have been shut off from this international organization. Taiwan is qualified to be a U.N. member. Among the world's 191 nations, only Switzerland, Holy See, Tonga, Nauru, Tuvalu, Kiribati and Taiwan are not U.N. members.