S6108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 31, 2013 REMEMBERING GEORGE VOTE EXPLANATION It is a great pleasure to be addressing my ‘‘BUD’’ DAY friends at Stanford University this evening. Mr. CHIESA. Mr. President, due to a Stanford University has long been a distin- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I long standing personal commitment, I guished center of learning. Under the guid- would like to take time today to honor was unable to cast votes on rollcall ance of Professor Diamond, the Center on the life of a very brave man, and an ex- vote Nos. 188 through 194. Had I been Democracy, Development, and the Rule of emplary Iowan, Col. George ‘‘Bud’’ present, I would have voted yes on No. Law, through the Journal of Democracy, has Day, who passed away over the week- 188; I would have voted no on No. 189; I made incomparable contributions to the end. would have voted no on No. 190; I would study of democracy. Since Taiwan represents a shining example of how democracy can Bud Day’s brave and memorable mili- have voted no on No. 191; I would have take root in the Chinese-speaking world, it is tary career started at the age of 17, voted no on No. 192; I would have voted only fitting to join you today for this video- when he volunteered for the Marine no on No. 193; and I would have no on conference. Corps during World War II in Sioux No. 194. II. CHANGES IN EAST ASIA City, IA. f Since I took office as President of the Re- After this period of service, Bud re- public of China in 2008, the geopolitical situ- turned home, and received a law degree REMEMBERING KAREN PAULSON ation in East Asia has undergone tremen- from the University of . Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish dous change. Five years ago, there were two to offer a tribute honoring the life and flash points: the Korean Peninsula and the His military service to this country, Taiwan Straits. Today, the Korean Penin- however, would resume. service of Karen Paulson, who passed sula is at an unprecedented level of tension: Bud Day joined the Air National away this week. Karen was a friend and North Korea has conducted a third nuclear Guard in 1950 and was called up for ac- a dedicated, hard-working member of test explosion, and in the aftermath of the tive duty a year later during the Ko- my staff for a number of years. She resulting UN sanctions continues its saber rean War. also served as an aide to several other rattling, even claiming that it has abrogated By 1955 he had become a with Members of Congress, including Con- the 1953 Armistice Agreement that ended Ko- rean War fighting 60 years ago. In contrast, the Air Force. gressman Jon Porter from my home State of Nevada, and House Speaker tensions in the Taiwan Straits have been With the same go-getter attitude he greatly reduced, and relations between Tai- displayed throughout his service, then JOHN BOEHNER. wan and mainland China continue to ad- Captain Day went on to command a Karen was a tremendously talented vance toward peace and prosperity. squadron of F–100s in Vietnam in 1967. administrator who cared deeply about This does not necessarily mean, however, On August 26, Bud’s plane was hit public service. She was an individual that only one potential source of instability upon whom many others relied. Karen remains in East Asia. Geopolitical competi- and took a steep dive. Upon ejection he tion in both the East China Sea and the sustained many injuries. could always be counted on for her steadfastness and initiative. She was South China Sea is growing more intense Shortly after the crash, Bud was even as the drive toward regional economic taken prisoner and tortured. an attentive problem-solver and was integration continues. In addition, three of ever eager to help make things simpler Maintaining his unflagging spirit and the major players in East Asia—mainland for her colleagues however she could. I fueled by his love for his country, Bud China, South Korea and Japan—have can personally attest to her commit- Day refused to cooperate and escaped changed leadership in the last eight months, ment to excellence in whatever role while here in Taiwan, I was elected to a sec- his captors. Surviving treacherous con- she held, and I am deeply grateful for ond term of office early last year. ditions and life-threatening situations the special years she spent as a mem- Thus, amidst the uncertainty resulting every minute, Bud spent 2 weeks trying from such changes, the Republic of China on ber of my staff. to find U.S. troops. Taiwan remains firmly committed to fos- While Karen will be dearly missed, His efforts left him exhausted and he tering peace and stability, and is a strong her service and her spirit will be long was later recaptured and returned to proponent of the liberal values cherished by remembered. I ask my colleagues to democracies worldwide. It is against this the same camp he had escaped from. join me in remembering this dedicated backdrop that I would like to discuss how He was then moved to the infamous public servant, and offer my deepest my administration has steered Taiwan ‘‘ Hilton’’ camp where torture condolences to Karen’s family and through this sea of change. was commonplace for the next 5 years loved ones during this difficult time. III. HOW CROSS-STRAIT RAPPROCHEMENT WAS of his life until his release in 1973. ACHIEVED Even after all of this, Bud Day re- f I decided to seek rapprochement with sumed his service with the U.S. Air SEA OF CHANGE mainland China long before I took office in Force, and was appointed vice com- 2008. To ensure peace in the Taiwan Straits Mr. LEE. Mr. President, on April 16, mander of the 33rd Tactical Fighter after some sixty tumultuous years, my ad- 2013 President Ma Ying-jeiou of Taiwan ministration had to meet both the chal- Wing at , FL. gave a speech on a videoconference lenges of establishing mutual trust between Three years after his release from the with Center on Democracy, Develop- the two sides of the Taiwan Straits and of re- Hanoi Hilton, Bud received the Medal ment and the Rule of Law at Stanford building Taiwan’s strength so that peace of Honor from President University. I feel my colleagues could could be guaranteed. for not divulging information in the From the start, the ‘‘92 Consensus’’ was a benefit from reading this speech. I ask face of torture, thereby putting his critical anchoring point for Taiwan and unanimous consent to have printed in own life in imminent risk to save oth- mainland China to find common ground on the RECORD President Ma Ying-jeiou’s the otherwise intractable issue of ‘‘One ers. speech. China.’’ The consensus, reached between the He has also received numerous other There being no objection, the mate- two sides in 1992, established a common un- awards and recognitions such as the rial was ordered to be printed in the derstanding of ‘‘one China with respective Air Force Cross for extraordinary her- interpretations.’’ With this understanding as RECORD, as follows: oism in military operations against an the foundation, my administration designed opposing armed force as a POW, mak- I. OPENING REMARKS a number of modus operandi that broadly de- ing him one of America’s most deco- Professor Rice, Professor Diamond, Pro- fined how Taiwan would pursue peace and rated servicemen. fessor Fukuyama, Admiral Roughead, distin- prosperity with mainland China. These in- guished guests, faculty members and stu- cluded iteration of the ‘‘Three No’s’’—‘‘No Bud Day remained public spirited dents of Stanford University, ladies and gen- Unification, No Independence, and No Use of even after his military service, con- tlemen: Good evening! It’s your evening now, Force’’—under the framework of the ROC tinuing to advocate for veterans and but it’s our morning here in Taipei. Constitution. This formulation, grounded de other causes that were important to Before I start, I want to pay my deep con- jure in the 1947 Constitution of the Republic him. dolences to those victims suffered by the ex- of China, sets clear parameters for how both His life of service is a tremendous plosions happened at Boston Marathon on parties can work to move the relationship Monday. My prayers and thoughts are with forward in a positive direction without mis- role model for future generations and their family members. In the meantime, I understandings or hidden agenda, so as to he will be missed. also strongly condemn the violence on behalf build mutual trust and achieve mutual ben- I am proud to have been able to call of the government of the Republic of China efit for the people on either side of the Tai- Bud Day an Iowan and a friend. (Taiwan). wan Straits.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:03 Oct 04, 2014 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD13\RECFILES\JUL2013\S31JY3.REC S31JY3 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 31, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6109 ‘‘Beating swords into ploughshares’’ re- Last August, my administration proposed an After successfully resolving the beef import quires pragmatism and the wisdom to re- East China Sea Peace Initiative urging that issue last year, the Republic of China re- main focused on what can be accomplished in negotiation take precedence over confronta- sumed trade negotiations with the U.S. spite of past differences. So we then called tion regarding the sovereignty dispute over under the 1994 Taiwan-US Trade and Invest- for ‘‘mutual non-recognition of sovereignty, the Diaoyutai Islets. The following Novem- ment Framework Agreement (TIFA). Obvi- mutual non-denial of governing authority’’ ber, Taipei and Tokyo began negotiations on ously, Taiwan needs to accelerate its pace of allowing both sides to pursue substantive ex- an East China Sea fishery agreement. Six- trade liberalization. For the good of its eco- changes without being derailed by disagree- teen rounds of such talks had been held since nomic prosperity and national security, Tai- ments over sovereignty issues. 1996 but no agreement was ever reached. This wan cannot afford to be left out of the Trans- We also spelled out clearly to the other time, both sides decided to jointly conserve Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional side, as well as to the Taiwan public, how we and manage fishery resources in the Agree- Comprehensive Economic Partnership intended to proceed with the cross-strait dia- ment Area of the East China Sea, without (RCEP). logue. The priority of issues for the two sides changing their respective territorial and Culturally, American values and its high to address would be ‘‘pressing matters before maritime claims regarding the Diaoyutai Is- academic standards have attracted Chinese less pressing ones, easy matters before dif- lets. A fishery agreement was thus signed six students since Yung Wing became the first ficult ones, and economic matters before po- days ago which safeguards the security of Chinese student to study in the U.S. back in litical ones’’. My administration firmly be- fishing boats from both sides in the Agree- 1847. Generations of Chinese students who lieved in setting a clear agenda from the ment Area twice the size of Taiwan. This studied in the brought Amer- start, to prevent the cross-strait dialogue agreement marks a historic milestone in the ican values back to their homeland, making being bogged down by intractable issues development of Taiwan-Japan relations and tremendous contributions to China’s mod- when we could see that agreement might be sets a good example for how the concerned ernization, including the 1911 revolution. found on many others. The goal is to build parties can find ways to settle their disputes Today, the United States still remains the mutual trust which is fundamental for long- and preserve peace and stability in the re- most sought after academic destination for term progress in developing a peaceful cross- gion at the same time. Taiwan students. strait relationship. I firmly believe that this Our efforts over the past five years to en- Taiwan is grateful to the United States for ‘‘building-blocks’’ approach is the only way hance Taiwan’s participation in the inter- letting Taiwan join the Visa Waiver Program to achieve lasting peace in the Taiwan national community have also resulted in beginning in November last year. The Repub- Straits. concrete progress. The Republic of China has lic of China is the 37th nation in the world to The result of this is 18 agreements con- kept intact its diplomatic relations with its secure that status, and the only one that cluded between Taiwan and mainland China 23 allies, and has enhanced its substantive does not have formal diplomatic relations over the past five years, covering such issues relations with other countries. For instance, with the United States. The more than as direct flights, tourism, economic coopera- we signed an investment agreement with 400,000 Taiwan visitors to the U.S. each year tion, intellectual property rights, nuclear Japan in 2011, and are working to sign eco- not only take in American culture and nat- safety, and mutual judicial assistance. Let nomic cooperation agreements with Singa- ural scenery, they also shop very seriously in me just give you an example of how things pore and New Zealand respectively in the the United States and thus help reduce the stand now. Five years ago, there were no near future. Meanwhile, our health minister U.S. trade deficit with Taiwan. In a word, re- scheduled flights between Taiwan and the has attended the World Health Assembly lations between the Republic of China and mainland, now there are 616 scheduled flights (WHA) of the WHO as an official observer the United States continue to thrive and per week. Five years ago, there were 274,000 since 2009, the same year as Taiwan acceded grow since the end of formal diplomatic ties mainland people visiting Taiwan, in 2012, to the Government Procurement Agreement in 1979. there were 2.5 million people. When the (GPA) of the WTO. For five years in a row, Nevertheless, Taiwan still faces many SARS epidemic first broke out in 2003, main- former Vice President Lien Chan at my re- challenges with only limited resources at its land China completely ignored Taiwan’s quest has attended as ‘‘leader’s representa- disposal. In formulating Taiwan’s national needs and concerns. But when the H7N9 tive’’ the Leaders’ Meeting of Asian-Pacific security strategy, my administration has avian flu struck recently, public health ex- Economic Cooperation (APEC). On March 19 steered Taiwan toward a tripartite national perts from both sides began working to- this year I led an official delegation to at- security framework. The first part involves gether to check its spread. tend the investiture of Pope Francis, the institutionalization of the rapprochement Over the next three years, the two sides first time for a ROC president to meet with with mainland China so that neither side are expected to complete negotiations on a Pope in the last 71 years ever since the two would ever contemplate resorting to non- trade in services and trade in goods under countries established diplomatic ties in 1942. peaceful means to settle their differences. the 2010 Economic Cooperation Framework Taiwan’s enhanced international presence The second part involves making Taiwan a Agreement (ECFA). Both sides will also attests to a virtuous cycle of improved cross- model world citizen by upholding the prin- greatly expand the level of educational and strait relations that encourages greater ciples of a liberal democracy, championing cultural exchanges. For example, the number international support for allowing Taiwan free trade and providing foreign aid to the of students from mainland China studying in further opportunities to play its role of re- international community. The third part in- Taiwan, which currently is 17,000 a year, is sponsible stakeholder. This in turn further volves strengthening national defense capa- expected to rise and there will be more cross- enhances regional peace and stability, which bility. This national security strategy is for- strait cultural cooperation. Each side also is in the best interest of the international mulated to facilitate peaceful and positive intends to set up offices in major cities on community. development of cross-strait ties while re- the other side to take better care of the 7 V. TAIWAN-US TIES: SECURITY, ECONOMIC, AND maining grounded in pragmatic realization million people and over 160 billion US dol- CULTURAL of the challenges we face. In other words, lars’ worth of goods and services moving Taiwan and the United States share the My administration is fully aware that across the Taiwan Straits last year alone. As same values and interests in preserving re- strength is fundamental to achieving peace. a result, cross-strait relations are now the gional peace and stability. When I took office five years ago, my admin- most stable and peaceful that they have been istration worked promptly to restore high- VI. TAIWAN’S ULTIMATE VALUE: A BEACON OF in over 60 years. level trust between Taipei and Washington. DEMOCRACY IV. TAIWAN’S ENHANCED INTERNATIONAL As former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton States in a security partnership frequently PRESENCE said in 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Taiwan is fear being entrapped or abandoned by their As cross-strait relations continue to de- an important security and economic partner partners. In the past, some in the United velop peacefully, Taiwan is gaining an en- of the United States. We deeply appreciate States have expressed concern that as main- hanced international presence. The clear pa- the relationship we have with the United land China rises, Taiwan might someday en- rameter articulated by my administration as States, including US arms sales to Taiwan. trap the United States in an unnecessary we began resumption of the cross-strait dia- Only with a sufficient self-defense capability conflict with mainland China. Others fear logue counter any mistaken attempt to link can Taiwan confidently engage in a dialogue that Taiwan is tilting toward mainland Taiwan’s greater international participation with mainland China. The stability engen- China, thus ‘‘abandoning’’ the United States. to an agenda of ‘‘two Chinas’’, ‘‘one China, dered by America’s enhanced presence in the Both arguments imply that the United one Taiwan’’, or ‘‘Taiwan Independence’’. Western Pacific will certainly help. States should reduce support for Taiwan. Taiwan today strives to conduct itself as a The United States is Taiwan’s third largest But neither view is warranted. My adminis- responsible stakeholder, that is, as a trading partner but remains the most impor- tration’s pursuit of rapprochement with facilitator of peace, a provider of humani- tant source of our technology. However large mainland China has clearly helped preserve tarian aid, a promoter of cultural exchanges, a trading partner mainland China is to Tai- and enhance peace in the Taiwan Straits. My a creator of new technology and business op- wan, the United States has always been an administration’s adherence to the Constitu- portunity, and the standard bearer of Chi- important trade and investment partner to tion of the Republic of China legally rules nese culture. Taiwan. The ICT (information and commu- out any possibility of a reckless change in The international community has seen re- nication technology) industries are Taiwan’s the status quo. cently how Taiwan deports itself as a respon- most important export sector and they are Taiwan has so much in common with the sible stakeholder and facilitator of peace. the largest recipient of U.S. investment. United States, from our love of democracy,

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Taiwan cherishes its long- academically, the Georgia Bulldogs’ standing friendship with the United States Father Caesar Caviglia, and offer my and will always cherish the values and cul- rich tradition of athletics flourished as deepest condolences to his family and ture that the Chinese people have developed well, with 27 national championship ti- parishioners as they mourn the loss of over five thousand years. Preserving the Re- tles, 58 SEC Titles, and 125 individual this great Nevadan.∑ public of China has immense importance titles. f that goes far beyond the borders of Taiwan. It comes as no surprise Adams has re- For the first time in Chinese history, we in ceived over 50 awards in higher edu- TRIBUTE TO ALAYNA ACKERMAN Taiwan have proved that democracy can cation throughout his time with the ∑ thrive in a Chinese society. It presents shin- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I university, including the Knight Foun- recognize Alayna Ackerman, an intern ing ray of hope to the 1.3 billion Chinese peo- dation Award for Presidential Leader- in my Washington, DC, office, for all of ple on the mainland. I know how much this ship, the Pioneer Award for Leadership means to the government and people of the the hard work she has done for me, my in Civil Rights, and the James T. Rog- United States, just as it does to my adminis- staff, and the State of South Dakota. ers Award, the highest honor bestowed tration and the people of Taiwan. Alayna is a graduate of St. Thomas by the Southern Association of Col- Ladies and gentlemen, my administration More High School in Rapid City, SD. leges and Schools. He has also been will steer this democracy through the sea of Currently, she is attending University change in East Asia. We will endeavor to listed as one of Georgia Trend maga- of South Dakota, where she is majoring strengthen peace and prosperity in the Tai- zine’s Most Influential Georgians for 11 in criminal justice and political wan Straits; and, in the meantime, we will years in a row. strive for an enhanced international pres- I am honored to have attended the science. She is a hard worker who has ence for Taiwan that allows it to play its University of Georgia and grateful for been dedicated to getting the most out role as a responsible stakeholder in the all that President Adams has done to of her internship experience. international community. I feel nothing but I extend my sincere thanks and ap- confidence about the future of the Republic make it the educational standard that it is today. I thank him for his service preciation to Alayna for all of the fine of China! work she has done and wish her contin- Thank you. to the University of Georgia and to our great State.∑ ued success in the years to come.∑ f f f ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS REMEMBERING REV. CAESAR TRIBUTE TO TARA AL-HAJ CAVIGLIA ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL F. ADAMS ∑ Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, I wish recognize Tara Al-Haj, a page in the ∑ Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, to offer a tribute honoring the life and United States Senate, for all of the today I wish to pay tribute to the ca- work of Father Caesar Caviglia. Father hard work she has done for the Senate reer of Dr. Michael F. Adams, who Caviglia was a dedicated community and its staff. stepped down as president of the Uni- leader from my home State of Nevada Tara is currently attending Stevens versity of Georgia on June 30 after 16 who passed away this week. He touched High School in Rapid City, SD, where years of dedicated service to our State the lives of countless Nevadans and she will be entering her junior year university. will be long remembered for his com- this fall. She is a hard worker who has Dr. Adams became president on June passion, faith, and service to his been dedicated to getting the most out church and community. 11, 1997, and he immediately began his of this unique experience. Father Caviglia was a lifelong Ne- work to make the University of Geor- I extend my sincere thanks and ap- vadan who spent more than half a cen- preciation to Tara for all of the fine gia one of the Nation’s top public re- tury as a minister and educator. search universities. Under his leader- work she has done and wish her contin- Throughout his life, he served in var- ued success in the years to come.∑ ship, UGA has excelled tremendously ious capacities across the entire State. and student quality has risen steadily. He was born in Ely, NV in 1928, and re- f He is one of America’s best known and turned to the Silver State after being TRIBUTE TO ERIKA BACHMEIER longest serving university presidents. ordained and earning multiple degrees ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I Dr. Adams’ dedication to improving in philosophy, theology and education. recognize Erika Bachmeier, an intern the university’s facilities and infra- He was a committed educator who in my Aberdeen, SD, office, for all of structure is evident upon visiting the spent time teaching at Bishop Manogue the hard work she has done for me, my campus. He secured over $1 billion in Catholic High School and the Univer- staff, and the State of South Dakota. new construction programs through his sity of Nevada, Reno before moving to Erika is a graduate of Central High foundation of the UGA Real Estate the southern part of the State to serve School in Aberdeen, SD. Currently, she Foundation. The university has under- as the superintendent of Nevada State is attending the University of North gone incredible renovations and now Catholic Schools. boasts the nation’s most state-of-the- Father ‘‘C,’’ as he was known by his Dakota, where she is majoring in occu- art facilities. Adams has overseen the parishioners, spent much of his min- pational therapy. She is a hard worker construction of the East Campus Vil- istry serving as the parish priest at St. who has been dedicated to getting the lage, the Georgia Museum of Art, the Peter’s Catholic Church in Henderson, most out of her internship experience. Tate Student Center and the Richard NV. Throughout his time there, he I extend my sincere thanks and ap- B. Russell Special Collections Library. took on a variety of leadership roles preciation to Erika for all of the fine His commitment to providing students and was active in advocating for impor- work she has done and wish her contin- with the best learning environment is tant issues affecting those he served. ued success in the years to come.∑ apparent throughout the highly im- He was a member of the faculty at the f pressive and ever-improving campus. Henderson Campus of the College of Under Adams’ leadership, the Univer- Southern Nevada, where he taught so- TRIBUTE TO MADISON BLAKE sity of Georgia has achieved the high- ciology, anthropology and philosophy. ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I est rankings in its history, with the He played a key role in the construc- recognize Madison Blake, an intern in U.S. News and World Report ranking tion of that campus, and one of its aca- my Washington, DC, office, for all of UGA in its top 20 public research uni- demic buildings is named in his honor. the hard work she has done for me, my versities for 8 out of the past 10 years. He returned to Ely to begin his retire- staff, and the State of South Dakota. Student enrollment has grown from ment, but soon after, he resumed his Madison is a graduate of Liberty 29,000 to 35,000 students. UGA has be- role of service as the administrator at High School in Liberty, MO. Currently, come more selective and student qual- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she is attending the University of Mis- ity is at its best. Adams oversaw the he served until 2008. souri, where she is majoring in health

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