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The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) of the American Institute in Taiwan, in conjunction with The Northwest Wine Coalition (http://www.northwestwine.org), is pleased to announce the launch of the Northwest Wine Promotional Tour in Taiwan.

The Northwest Wine Coalition has the singular mission of introducing quality wineries in their region to wine enthusiasts all over the world....[Complete Text]

(From left to right) Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin, AIT Director Stephen Young, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, and AmCham Chairman Alan Eusden at the 2009 AmCham Hsieh Nien Fan.
(From left to right) Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin, AIT Director Stephen Young, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, and AmCham Chairman Alan Eusden at the 2009 AmCham Hsieh Nien Fan.
President Ma, Mayor Hau, Chairman Eusden, distinguished guests - good evening!

It is a real pleasure to be here among friends, and it is an honor to thank you for the openness and cooperation that characterizes the interactions between us. This is why Taiwan is such an excellent place to do business. It is also key to keeping Taiwan competitive as it weathers the current economic downturn that affects us all... [Complete Text]

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 25): "Human progress depends on the human spirit, and this inescapable truth has never been more apparent than it is today."
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 25): "Human progress depends on the human spirit, and this inescapable truth has never been more apparent than it is today."
Taiwan's population of 23 million is governed by a president and parliament chosen in multiparty elections. Legislative elections in January and presidential elections on March 22 were free and fair... [Complete Text]

Representatives of the American Citizen Services Unit of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, to provide Consular services. American citizens applying for U.S. passports, and anyone requiring the services of a notary public for U.S. purposes, may come to the American Corner located in the National Taichung Library at 291-3, Jingwu Road, Taichung City from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Only passport renewal and notary services will be available at this time. ... [Complete Text]

Ladies and gentlemen: I am very pleased to be here again in the San Francisco Bay Area to address this gathering, representing so much intellectual power and entrepreneurial drive. It has been two years since I last had the privilege to speak before you and I am able to report that the interaction between the United States and Taiwan continues to define a strong relationship. The last two years also have seen important political milestones in Taiwan: the election of a new President and Vice President and a new Legislative Yuan. In this manner Taiwan reaffirmed its strong commitment to government by and for the people. The impressive electoral turnout and smooth transition to the new administration last spring reinforced our faith in this vibrant young democracy. Next week we will all be watching the transition between two U.S. Administrations. I spent time ... [Complete Text]

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
On a trip to China eleven years ago, I met with women activists who told me about their efforts to advance conditions for women in their country. They offered a vivid portrait of the challenges women faced: employment discrimination, inadequate health care, domestic violence, antiquated laws that hindered women’s progress....
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Presidential Proclamation on Women’s History Month
Presidential Proclamation on Women’s History Month
With passion and courage, women have taught us that when we band together to advocate for our highest ideals, we can advance our common well-being and strengthen the fabric of our Nation. Each year during Women's History Month, we remember and celebrate women from all walks of life who have shaped this great Nation. This year, in accordance with the theme, "Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet," we pay particular tribute to the efforts of women in preserving and protecting the environment for present and future generations...[Complete Text]

If confirmed by the Senate, Gary Locke will be the third Asian American in President Obama’s Cabinet.
If confirmed by the Senate, Gary Locke will be the third Asian American in President Obama's Cabinet.
Washington - Chinese-American Gary Locke is President Obama’s choice to head the U.S. Department of Commerce. If confirmed by the Senate, he will be the third Asian American in the Cabinet. [Complete Text]

Obama Says Combat Forces to Be Withdrawn from Iraq in 2010
Bulgarian secondary school students and their teacher, winners of the 2008 Doors to Diplomacy competition
"By August 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end," President Obama tells an audience of U.S. Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (above). Obama adds, "The most important decisions that have to be made about Iraq's future must now be made by Iraqis." [Complete Text]

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Remarks of President Barack Obama -- Address to Joint Session of Congress
Remarks of President Barack Obama -- Address to Joint Session of Congress
Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and the First Lady of the United States: Il've come here tonight not only to address the distinguished men and women in this great chamber, but to speak frankly and directly to the men and women who sent us here.... [Complete Text]

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