Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, issued a statement following the inauguration of Dr. Lai Ching-te as Taiwan’s fifth democratically elected President:
“As a Taiwan Caucus Co-Chair and a strong advocate for robust U.S.-Taiwan relations, I extend my warmest congratulations to Dr. Lai Ching-te on his inauguration as President of Taiwan. This moment marks a new chapter in Taiwan's resilient democracy and is a testament to the shared values of freedom, transparency, and rule of law that the United States and Taiwan uphold.
"During my visit to Taiwan this January, I had the privilege of meeting with President Lai and discussing our shared vision for peace, security, and economic prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Under his leadership, I am confident our strong partnership will continue to flourish, reinforcing our commitment to deeper collaboration in health care, education, trade, and technology, while supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.
"I wish President Lai great success in leading Taiwan towards new heights of progress and international recognition, while strengthening the bonds of friendship between our peoples.”
