U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Tim Kaine (D-VA), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), today led a bipartisan group of Senators in commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first presidential elections, while recommitting support for U.S. policy toward Taiwan as established by the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.
“Having lived in Taiwan during the era of martial law, I witnessed firsthand a society striving for greater freedom,” said Senator Curtis. “Over the past 30 years, Taiwan’s embrace of democratic elections has transformed it into one of the world’s most vibrant, prosperous, and innovative societies. Its success stands as a powerful testament to the strength of liberty, the rule of law, and the enduring promise of self-government. Taiwan’s journey reminds us that democracy, when nurtured and defended, can deliver both freedom and opportunity for generations.”
“For thirty years, democracy has helped our close friend Taiwan flourish—and it’s critical we send a strong, bipartisan message that we’re here with them for the long haul,” said Senator Duckworth. “As Taiwan works to strengthen their own democracy in the face of escalating threats from the People’s Republic of China, I’m proud to lead our bipartisan recognition of this historic anniversary for the island. The United States will continue to support Taiwan’s prosperity, and we will oppose any kind of unilateral aggression from the PRC that would endanger a democratic friend or the health and stability of the global economy.”
“I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution with my colleagues to commemorate the 30th anniversary of democratic presidential elections in Taiwan,” said Senator Kaine. “As China continues to take aggressive action toward Taipei, we must recommit to protecting Taiwan’s democratic institutions.”
In addition to Curtis, Duckworth, and Kaine, the bipartisan resolution is cosponsored by Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rick Scott (R-FL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Michael Bennet (D-CO), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Ted Cruz (R-TX).
The full text of the bill is available here.
