Connecting Houston and Taipei
Floor Speech
Issues: Transportation Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a new connection between Taipei, Taiwan and Houston, Texas. Beginning on June 19th, 2015 a new direct flight will connect these cities and allow Houstonians to travel to Taiwan and Asia more easily. This new opportunity will also promote business and tourism, which means economic benefits for both Texas and Taiwan.
The United States and Taiwan already enjoy a robust economic partnership. Taiwan is our 10th largest trading partner. Our bilateral trade amounts to more than $67 billion in 2014. I am confident this important relationship will continue to thrive and will continue to support our close friend and ally.
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