Text: Hyde Sees Beijing 2008 Olympics as Beneficial for Taiwan
(Statement of House International Relations Chairman)

Following is the text of the July 13 news release from the office of Representative Henry Hyde (Republican of Illinois), the chairman of the House International Relations Committee:

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NEWS
Committee on International Relations
U.S. House of Representatives
Henry J. Hyde, Chairman

July 13, 2001

Hyde Comments on Olympic Announcement

"With Beijing under the international microscope, perhaps Taiwan can rest easier, at least for now"

(WASHINGTON) - U.S. Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-IL), chairman of the House International Relations Committee, commented today on the decision by the International Olympic Committee to award the 2008 games to China:

"Tyranny thrives best in the shadows. The Olympics will place Beijing and its policies in the world's spotlight. And with Beijing under the international microscope, perhaps Taiwan can rest easier, at least for now." (end text)

(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)

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