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May this cornerstone of our bilateral relations remain strong as Taiwan confronts constant threats from Communist China.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Senador Rubio<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe United States and Taiwan share many bedrock values &#8212; including a commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Strong partnerships like the United States\u2019 with Taiwan are crucial to advancing our interests around the globe. This bipartisan, bicameral resolution honors our unwavering commitment to a key democratic ally.\u201d <strong>\u2013 Senador Merkley<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. Representatives Ami Bera (D-CA), Mario D\u00edaz-Balart (R-FL), Gerry Conolly (D-VA), and Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced the companion resolution in the House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full text of the resolution is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubio.senate.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/TRA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The People\u2019s Republic of China under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has increased its aggression, through economic, military, and political coercion, to undermine Taiwan\u2019s sovereignty and erode its international standing. 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