立法院韓國瑜院長接見「美國聯邦眾議員史崔珂蘭訪問團」 韓國瑜：盼台美持續合作使各項交流更為緊密提升台灣國際能見度(President Han meets U.S. Delegation led by U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland Daniel Han Expresses His Hopes for Continued Cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. to strengthen various exchanges and enhance Taiwan's international visibility.)
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（8月12）日下午在本院國民黨徐巧芯委員、民進黨林月琴委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員及國際事務處楊芳苓副處長等人陪同下，接見「美國聯邦眾議員史崔珂蘭(Marilyn Strickland)訪問團」一行7人。
On the afternoon of August 12, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin of the Kuomintang (KMT), Legislator Lin Yueh-chin of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Legislator Chen Gau-tzu of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), and Deputy Director Yang Fang-ling of the Department of International Affairs, welcomed a delegation of seven led by U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland.
韓院長首先熱情向訪賓致意，並偕出席委員與訪賓合影，隨後致詞表示，這是他上任接待20多個團體以來，首次接待由美國女性國會議員組成的訪問團，立法院3個黨團亦派出女性委員表達最誠摯的歡迎。他繼表示，立法院雖為一院制，但發揮美國參眾兩院之功能，目前113位委員中，有47位女性委員，比例高達41%；另有55位新科委員。在場的女性委員各有專精領域，盼藉此機會進行交流，他誠摯歡迎各位眾議員來台親自體驗台灣人的熱情與善良。
President Han warmly greeted the visiting delegation and posed for a group photo with the attendees. He remarked that, since taking office, he has received over 20 visiting delegations, but this was his first time hosting a delegation composed entirely of female U.S. lawmakers. All three party caucuses also expressed their sincere welcome by having female legislators from the Legislative Yuan welcome the visitors.He noted that although the Legislative Yuan is a unicameral body, it performs functions similar to both houses of the U.S. Congress. Of Taiwan’s 113 legislators, 47 are women, representing a significant proportion of 41%. In addition, 55 of the members are newly elected. He highlighted that the female legislators present each have their own areas of expertise and expressed his hope that visits like this could facilitate meaningful exchanges. President Han sincerely welcomed the U.S. representatives to Taiwan and encouraged them to experience the warmth and kindness of the Taiwanese people firsthand.
史崔珂蘭眾議員致詞時首先感謝韓院長的熱烈歡迎，她表示本團不只是女性國會議員，更代表多元化，此行主要傳達台美關係非常強健，也要與全世界分享美國與台灣站在一起的訊息，並強調未來也將繼續維持這樣的友好夥伴關係，包含文化、國防、經濟及觀光交流等。她續謂，台美關係因為共享民主自由的理念而顯得格外重要，因為民主把雙方連結在一起，這些普世價值對於企業界及全世界都非常重要。
In her remarks, Representative Strickland first thanked President Han for his warm welcome, stating that this group is not just comprised of women in Congress, but also represents a step forward for diversity. She said that the main message of this trip is to signal the strength of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and that the U.S. not only stands with Taiwan, but will continue to maintain a friendly partnership in the future in areas such as culture, defense, economy, and tourism. She added that the U.S.-Taiwan relationship is especially important because of the shared values of democracy and freedom that bind the two sides together and that these universal values are important to the business community and the world.
雙邊交流時，徐巧芯委員首先代表國民黨歡迎訪團，希望訪賓對台灣留下美好印象，她繼自我介紹，並提到台北市與達拉斯市及洛杉磯市均為姊妹市，她身為台北市民，期盼雙方在市政方面也有更多交流及發展。她續謂，國民黨執政的14個縣市中，女性縣市長有8位，印證女性在民主社會參政的踴躍性及多元性，而她屬於「外交及國防委員會」，亦藉此表達國防及外交相關議題並非完全由男性主導，女性也可以打破性別天花板。
During the bilateral exchange, Legislator Hsu first welcomed the delegation on behalf of the KMT and hoped that the visitors would have a good impression of Taiwan. She introduced herself and mentioned that Taipei City is actually a sister city of both Dallas and Los Angeles. As a citizen of Taipei, she looked forward to further exchange and development in municipal affairs between the sister cities. She added that among the 14 counties and cities governed by the KMT, there are 8 female county magistrates and city mayors, showing that female participation in politics in this democratic society is both enthusiastic and diverse. Since she is a member of the Foreign and National Defense Committee, her position therein also demonstrates that issues related to national defense and diplomacy are not completely male-dominated fields and that women can break through gender barriers.
林月琴委員接續致詞感謝美國長期支持及協助台灣的經濟、國防、醫療、外交、科技技術及教育等各領域，使台灣人得以選擇民主自由的生活方式。她繼稱，國際貿易是為台灣賴以生存的根本，她特別感謝美國2022年支持台灣加入「印太經濟架構」（Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, IPEF），並啟動「台美21世紀貿易倡議」，目前已進入第二階段談判，期待有好結果，她也歡迎美國眾議院通過台美避免雙重課稅法案，將使雙方互蒙其利。她另感謝美國多次聯合盟友公開強調台海和平穩定的重要性。此外，她期待在兒童福利制度上能向美國學習，讓台灣的孩子也可以受到完善的保護。
Legislator Lin next thanked the U.S. for its longstanding support and assistance in Taiwan's economy, defense, health care, foreign affairs, science and technology, and education. The joint collaborative efforts in these areas have enabled the people of Taiwan to choose a free and democratic way of life. She went on to say that international trade is fundamental to Taiwan's survival. She especially thanked the U.S. for supporting Taiwan's entry into the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in 2022 and for launching the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, which has now entered the second phase of negotiations with promising outcomes on the horizon. Legislator Lin also expressed hopes for the passage of the Taiwan-U.S. Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement as a mutually beneficial move. She also thanked the U.S. for repeatedly working with allies to publicly emphasize the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Lastly, she looks forward to learning from the U.S. child welfare system to help better protect children in Taiwan.
陳昭姿委員表示，台灣於2004年已通過性別平等相關法律，迄今20年，台灣女性和男性在各方面已逐漸取得平等的地位。她續自我介紹後表示相當熟悉台灣的衛生醫療政策，目前最大問題面臨少子化及老年化，她也特別關心人工生殖及代理孕母相關法案，希望能夠解決女性未能生產及少子化趨勢所帶來的問題。她繼分享最近甫成為「對中政策跨國議會聯盟」(Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, IPAC)共同主席，希望有機會可與中國和平對談，促進世界安全及國際和平。
Legislator Chen said that since passing laws emphasizing gender equality in 2004, women and men in Taiwan have gradually gained equal status in many aspects over the past 20 years. After introducing herself, she expressed her familiarity with Taiwan's healthcare policies and that the biggest problems facing Taiwan today are declining birth rates and an aging population. Therefore, she was particularly concerned about the passing of bills regarding assisted reproductive technology and surrogate motherhood. It is her hope that the relevant laws may aid women in overcoming the challenges preventing them from motherhood and help stem the trend of declining birthrates. She went on to share that she has recently become the co-chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), and hopes to have the opportunity to have peaceful dialogues with China to promote global security and international peace.
雙方嗣就女性影響力、促進兩國經貿合作、台灣軍事防衛措施、青年公民參與等議題深入交換意見，訪賓一致肯定台灣的民主成果。韓院長最後提出3點期盼：第一、立法院對內雖時有紛擾，但在國防及外交議題上皆立場一致，希望美國持續發揮影響力，協助台灣維繫邦交及拓展對外關係；第二、歡迎美國大學來台設立分校，使雙邊文教交流合作更為緊密；第三、深化台美國會議員交流，提升台灣的能見度，台灣就更安全。此次會談歷約80分鐘，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品後圓滿結束。
The meeting saw the two sides exchange views on female empowerment, economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, Taiwan's military and defense measures, and youth civic participation. The U.S. delegates unanimously affirmed Taiwan's democratic achievements. President Han concluded by expressing three expectations: First, although the Legislative Yuan may have internal disputes, it is united in its stance on national defense and foreign affairs, and it is hoped that the U.S. will continue to exert its influence to assist Taiwan in maintaining diplomatic relations and expanding foreign relations. Second, U.S. universities are welcome to set up campuses in Taiwan so as to make the cultural and educational exchanges and cooperation between the two sides even closer. Third, exchanges between legislators from the U.S. and Taiwan can be further expanded to help increase Taiwan's visibility and make the country safer. The meeting lasted for about 80 minutes with a friendly and pleasant atmosphere and ended successfully after both sides exchanged gifts.
備註：訪賓名單
1.美國聯邦眾議員史崔珂蘭（Marilyn Strickland）
2.美國聯邦眾議員布朗莉（Julia Brownley）
3.美國聯邦眾議員柯珞珂特（Jasmine Crockett）
4.德田眾議員之幕僚長克萊瑞斯（Wendy Clerinx）
5.布朗莉眾議員之公關主任兼選區主任艾玫塔（Carina Armenta）
6.史崔珂蘭眾議員之立法主任達得莉（Betsy Dudley）
7.柯珞珂特眾議員之立法助理艾瑞絲（Sofia Arias）
List of Visitors
1. Marilyn Strickland, U.S. House Representative.
2. Julia Brownley, U.S. House Representative.
3. Jasmine Crockett, U.S. House Representative.
4. Wendy Clerinx, Chief of Staff to Representative Tokuda.
5. Carina Armenta, Communications Director and Precinct Chair to Representative Brownley.
6. Betsy Dudley, Legislative Director for Representative Strickland.
7. Sofia Arias, Legislative Assistant to Representative Crockett.
On the afternoon of August 12, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin of the Kuomintang (KMT), Legislator Lin Yueh-chin of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Legislator Chen Gau-tzu of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), and Deputy Director Yang Fang-ling of the Department of International Affairs, welcomed a delegation of seven led by U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland.
韓院長首先熱情向訪賓致意，並偕出席委員與訪賓合影，隨後致詞表示，這是他上任接待20多個團體以來，首次接待由美國女性國會議員組成的訪問團，立法院3個黨團亦派出女性委員表達最誠摯的歡迎。他繼表示，立法院雖為一院制，但發揮美國參眾兩院之功能，目前113位委員中，有47位女性委員，比例高達41%；另有55位新科委員。在場的女性委員各有專精領域，盼藉此機會進行交流，他誠摯歡迎各位眾議員來台親自體驗台灣人的熱情與善良。
President Han warmly greeted the visiting delegation and posed for a group photo with the attendees. He remarked that, since taking office, he has received over 20 visiting delegations, but this was his first time hosting a delegation composed entirely of female U.S. lawmakers. All three party caucuses also expressed their sincere welcome by having female legislators from the Legislative Yuan welcome the visitors.He noted that although the Legislative Yuan is a unicameral body, it performs functions similar to both houses of the U.S. Congress. Of Taiwan’s 113 legislators, 47 are women, representing a significant proportion of 41%. In addition, 55 of the members are newly elected. He highlighted that the female legislators present each have their own areas of expertise and expressed his hope that visits like this could facilitate meaningful exchanges. President Han sincerely welcomed the U.S. representatives to Taiwan and encouraged them to experience the warmth and kindness of the Taiwanese people firsthand.
史崔珂蘭眾議員致詞時首先感謝韓院長的熱烈歡迎，她表示本團不只是女性國會議員，更代表多元化，此行主要傳達台美關係非常強健，也要與全世界分享美國與台灣站在一起的訊息，並強調未來也將繼續維持這樣的友好夥伴關係，包含文化、國防、經濟及觀光交流等。她續謂，台美關係因為共享民主自由的理念而顯得格外重要，因為民主把雙方連結在一起，這些普世價值對於企業界及全世界都非常重要。
In her remarks, Representative Strickland first thanked President Han for his warm welcome, stating that this group is not just comprised of women in Congress, but also represents a step forward for diversity. She said that the main message of this trip is to signal the strength of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and that the U.S. not only stands with Taiwan, but will continue to maintain a friendly partnership in the future in areas such as culture, defense, economy, and tourism. She added that the U.S.-Taiwan relationship is especially important because of the shared values of democracy and freedom that bind the two sides together and that these universal values are important to the business community and the world.
雙邊交流時，徐巧芯委員首先代表國民黨歡迎訪團，希望訪賓對台灣留下美好印象，她繼自我介紹，並提到台北市與達拉斯市及洛杉磯市均為姊妹市，她身為台北市民，期盼雙方在市政方面也有更多交流及發展。她續謂，國民黨執政的14個縣市中，女性縣市長有8位，印證女性在民主社會參政的踴躍性及多元性，而她屬於「外交及國防委員會」，亦藉此表達國防及外交相關議題並非完全由男性主導，女性也可以打破性別天花板。
During the bilateral exchange, Legislator Hsu first welcomed the delegation on behalf of the KMT and hoped that the visitors would have a good impression of Taiwan. She introduced herself and mentioned that Taipei City is actually a sister city of both Dallas and Los Angeles. As a citizen of Taipei, she looked forward to further exchange and development in municipal affairs between the sister cities. She added that among the 14 counties and cities governed by the KMT, there are 8 female county magistrates and city mayors, showing that female participation in politics in this democratic society is both enthusiastic and diverse. Since she is a member of the Foreign and National Defense Committee, her position therein also demonstrates that issues related to national defense and diplomacy are not completely male-dominated fields and that women can break through gender barriers.
林月琴委員接續致詞感謝美國長期支持及協助台灣的經濟、國防、醫療、外交、科技技術及教育等各領域，使台灣人得以選擇民主自由的生活方式。她繼稱，國際貿易是為台灣賴以生存的根本，她特別感謝美國2022年支持台灣加入「印太經濟架構」（Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, IPEF），並啟動「台美21世紀貿易倡議」，目前已進入第二階段談判，期待有好結果，她也歡迎美國眾議院通過台美避免雙重課稅法案，將使雙方互蒙其利。她另感謝美國多次聯合盟友公開強調台海和平穩定的重要性。此外，她期待在兒童福利制度上能向美國學習，讓台灣的孩子也可以受到完善的保護。
Legislator Lin next thanked the U.S. for its longstanding support and assistance in Taiwan's economy, defense, health care, foreign affairs, science and technology, and education. The joint collaborative efforts in these areas have enabled the people of Taiwan to choose a free and democratic way of life. She went on to say that international trade is fundamental to Taiwan's survival. She especially thanked the U.S. for supporting Taiwan's entry into the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in 2022 and for launching the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, which has now entered the second phase of negotiations with promising outcomes on the horizon. Legislator Lin also expressed hopes for the passage of the Taiwan-U.S. Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement as a mutually beneficial move. She also thanked the U.S. for repeatedly working with allies to publicly emphasize the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Lastly, she looks forward to learning from the U.S. child welfare system to help better protect children in Taiwan.
陳昭姿委員表示，台灣於2004年已通過性別平等相關法律，迄今20年，台灣女性和男性在各方面已逐漸取得平等的地位。她續自我介紹後表示相當熟悉台灣的衛生醫療政策，目前最大問題面臨少子化及老年化，她也特別關心人工生殖及代理孕母相關法案，希望能夠解決女性未能生產及少子化趨勢所帶來的問題。她繼分享最近甫成為「對中政策跨國議會聯盟」(Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, IPAC)共同主席，希望有機會可與中國和平對談，促進世界安全及國際和平。
Legislator Chen said that since passing laws emphasizing gender equality in 2004, women and men in Taiwan have gradually gained equal status in many aspects over the past 20 years. After introducing herself, she expressed her familiarity with Taiwan's healthcare policies and that the biggest problems facing Taiwan today are declining birth rates and an aging population. Therefore, she was particularly concerned about the passing of bills regarding assisted reproductive technology and surrogate motherhood. It is her hope that the relevant laws may aid women in overcoming the challenges preventing them from motherhood and help stem the trend of declining birthrates. She went on to share that she has recently become the co-chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), and hopes to have the opportunity to have peaceful dialogues with China to promote global security and international peace.
雙方嗣就女性影響力、促進兩國經貿合作、台灣軍事防衛措施、青年公民參與等議題深入交換意見，訪賓一致肯定台灣的民主成果。韓院長最後提出3點期盼：第一、立法院對內雖時有紛擾，但在國防及外交議題上皆立場一致，希望美國持續發揮影響力，協助台灣維繫邦交及拓展對外關係；第二、歡迎美國大學來台設立分校，使雙邊文教交流合作更為緊密；第三、深化台美國會議員交流，提升台灣的能見度，台灣就更安全。此次會談歷約80分鐘，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品後圓滿結束。
The meeting saw the two sides exchange views on female empowerment, economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, Taiwan's military and defense measures, and youth civic participation. The U.S. delegates unanimously affirmed Taiwan's democratic achievements. President Han concluded by expressing three expectations: First, although the Legislative Yuan may have internal disputes, it is united in its stance on national defense and foreign affairs, and it is hoped that the U.S. will continue to exert its influence to assist Taiwan in maintaining diplomatic relations and expanding foreign relations. Second, U.S. universities are welcome to set up campuses in Taiwan so as to make the cultural and educational exchanges and cooperation between the two sides even closer. Third, exchanges between legislators from the U.S. and Taiwan can be further expanded to help increase Taiwan's visibility and make the country safer. The meeting lasted for about 80 minutes with a friendly and pleasant atmosphere and ended successfully after both sides exchanged gifts.
備註：訪賓名單
1.美國聯邦眾議員史崔珂蘭（Marilyn Strickland）
2.美國聯邦眾議員布朗莉（Julia Brownley）
3.美國聯邦眾議員柯珞珂特（Jasmine Crockett）
4.德田眾議員之幕僚長克萊瑞斯（Wendy Clerinx）
5.布朗莉眾議員之公關主任兼選區主任艾玫塔（Carina Armenta）
6.史崔珂蘭眾議員之立法主任達得莉（Betsy Dudley）
7.柯珞珂特眾議員之立法助理艾瑞絲（Sofia Arias）
List of Visitors
1. Marilyn Strickland, U.S. House Representative.
2. Julia Brownley, U.S. House Representative.
3. Jasmine Crockett, U.S. House Representative.
4. Wendy Clerinx, Chief of Staff to Representative Tokuda.
5. Carina Armenta, Communications Director and Precinct Chair to Representative Brownley.
6. Betsy Dudley, Legislative Director for Representative Strickland.
7. Sofia Arias, Legislative Assistant to Representative Crockett.