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Recognizing the 69th Commemoration of Taiwan's Massacre''

Floor Speech

Date: Feb. 25, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

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Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to observe the 69th commemoration of Taiwan's ``2-28 Massacre.'' On February 28, 1947, the brutal arrest of a female civilian in Taipei led to large-scale protests by the native Taiwanese against the Chinese Nationalist government. During the following days, government troops arrived from mainland China. These soldiers began capturing and executing leading Taiwanese lawyers, doctors, students, and other citizens. It is estimated that between 10,000 and 30,000 people lost their lives during the turmoil. Throughout the following four decades, Taiwan remained under martial law that lasted until 1987. The ``2-28'' Massacre had far-reaching implications. The Taiwanese democracy movement that grew out of the incident helped pave the way for Taiwan's momentous transformation from living under a dictatorship to a thriving democracy. I urge other Members to join me in commemorating this important historical event.

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