立法院韓國瑜院長率「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」跨黨派代表團赴美 韓國瑜：傳遞跨黨派委員祝賀之意，盼與川普新政府深化臺美友好情誼(Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han leads the delegation for the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration to meet President Lai)
On the morning of January 16, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han led the members of the Delegation for the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration to meet with President Lai at the Presidential Office. The delegation was joined by Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim, Secretary-General Pan Men-An, Deputy Secretary-Generals Ho Chih-Wei and Chang Tun-Han, as well as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Remus Li-Kuo Chen.
賴總統首先歡迎韓院長一行蒞臨，並感謝韓院長應邀擔任此次我國慶賀團的團長，亦感謝國民黨柯志恩委員、葛如鈞委員、李彥秀委員、民進黨王定宇委員、陳冠廷委員、郭昱晴委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員共襄盛舉，一起赴美參加「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」。總統續謂，我們都是來自同一個國家—中華民國台灣，今日大家不分黨派，齊聚一堂，民主台灣儘管對內有政黨競爭，惟對外團結一致，齊心為深化台美關係共同努力，爭取國家最大的利益，捍衛民主自由的共同價值，促進繁榮目標。總統重申，在複雜多變的國際新局中，國家面臨諸多艱難挑戰，但沒有放不下的仇恨，最重要的是為國家而團結；他並賦予慶賀團三項重要任務：一、傳達台灣人民誠摯的祝福，祝福美國新政府就職順利，美國國運昌隆；二、傳達台灣人民對民主堅定的承諾，台灣與美國共享民主等普世價值及互為堅實盟友，遏阻集權主義擴張；三、建立台美關係的新里程碑，與美國新政府進行更多的合作，並得到更豐碩的成果。最後，總統祝福慶賀團順利平安，任務圓滿成功。
President Lai began by welcoming President Han and his delegation, expressing gratitude to him for serving as the leader of Taiwan’s congratulatory delegation. He also thanked KMT legislators Ko Chih-En, Ko Ju-Chun, and Lee Yen-Hsiu, DPP legislators Wang Ting-Yu, Chen Kuan-Ting, and Kuo Yu-Ching, as well as TPP legislator Chen Gau-Tzu, for joining the delegation to the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration. The President continued by stating that we all come from the same country—the Republic of China (Taiwan). He emphasized that despite internal party competition, today everyone has come together across party lines. In facing the outside world, we remain united in our efforts to deepen Taiwan-U.S. relations, maximize national interests, defend our shared values of democracy and freedom, and advance our common goal of prosperity. The President reaffirmed that, amid a complex and volatile international landscape, the nation is confronted with numerous formidable challenges. Nevertheless, there is no animosity that cannot be set aside; the paramount priority is national unity. He also entrusted the delegation with three critical tasks: 1. Convey the sincere well wishes of the Taiwanese people, wishing the new U.S. administration a successful inauguration and the continued prosperity of the United States. 2. Reaffirm Taiwan’s steadfast commitment to democracy, emphasizing that Taiwan and the United States share universal democratic values and stand as strong allies in countering the spread of authoritarianism. 3. Establish a new milestone in Taiwan-U.S. relations by fostering deeper cooperation with the new U.S. administration and achieving more significant outcomes. Finally, the President wished the delegation a safe and successful mission.
韓院長接續致詞表示，很榮幸受賴總統邀請擔任此次慶賀團團長，籌組「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」我國代表團前往華府，向美國表達中華民國最真摯、熱誠的祝賀。過去，立法院院長也曾數次受邀擔負此項重要任務，不僅代表我國政府，也肩負著傳遞台灣2,300萬人民心聲的使命。他很高興能夠接下傳承的棒子，率領跨黨派委員赴美出席這一個全球矚目的盛典，親自傳達台灣對川普總統及新政府團隊的祝福，並期盼為台美交流開啟嶄新的一頁。
President Han followed up with his remarks, stating that he was deeply honored to have been invited by President Lai to serve as the leader of Taiwan’s delegation to the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration. He expressed his privilege in heading the team to Washington, D.C. to extend the Republic of China’s warmest and most sincere congratulations to the United States. In the past, the President of the Legislative Yuan had also been invited on multiple occasions to undertake this significant mission, not only representing the government of Taiwan but also bearing the responsibility of conveying the sentiments of Taiwan’s 23 million people. He expressed his great honor in assuming this distinguished responsibility, leading a cross-party delegation to the United States to participate in this globally-watched ceremony. In doing so, he will personally extend Taiwan’s warm congratulations to President Trump and his new administration, while aspiring to herald a new chapter in Taiwan-U.S. relations.
韓院長繼謂，美國是世界上最自由且充滿活力的國度，也是現代代議民主制度發展的先驅之一。早在1776年，美國開國元勳政治思想家湯瑪斯·傑弗遜（Thomas Jefferson）起草的《獨立宣言》中，即揭示了「天賦人權」的理念，保障每個人生命、自由及追求幸福的權利，成為美國立國的核心基礎。在此精神下，「人人生而平等」的思想深植於美國人民心中，對其他民主國家的政治發展也產生了極為深遠的影響。
President Han further stated that the United States stands as one of the world’s freest and most vibrant nations, as well as a pioneering force in the development of modern representative democracy. In 1776, American Founding Father and political philosopher Thomas Jefferson articulated the principle of "unalienable rights" in the Declaration of Independence. He asserted every individual’s inherent rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, a doctrine that became the cornerstone of the United States’ founding principles. This principle instilled the idea that “all men are created equal” into the very fabric of American society and exerted a profound influence on the political evolution of other democratic nations.
韓院長指出，這次跨黨派加上他總共8位立委，很高興本屆立法院「臺美國會聯誼會」的兩位共同會長均參團，他繼一一介紹7位立委的學經歷及專業背景，充分展現此次立法院由四龍四鳳組團出訪，精銳盡出。他特別強調，台灣安全就像桌子的四隻腳，第一隻腳是「保護中華民國」，第二隻腳是「保護民主自由」，第三隻腳是「維護台美關係」，第四隻腳是「維護兩岸和平」。代表團即將冒著嚴寒天氣前往美國致賀，再度感謝賴總統的邀請，所有委員將不分黨派全力以赴，並伸出溫暖的雙手，把台灣的民主、良善及熱情傳達給每一位國外好朋友，戮力完成使命。
President Han noted that he was pleased that this cross-party delegation, consisting of himself and seven others, included both co-chairs of the Legislative Yuan USA Caucus. He proceeded to introduce the academic credentials and professional expertise of the other seven legislators, highlighting the exceptional composition of four distinguished male and four outstanding female members, which underscored the delegation’s elite caliber. He emphasized that Taiwan’s security is akin to a table supported by four legs. The first leg is safeguarding the Republic of China; the second is protecting democracy and freedom; the third is preserving Taiwan-U.S. relations; and the fourth is maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait. The delegation would be braving the cold weather as they head to the United States to extend their congratulations. President Han once again expressed his gratitude for President Lai’s invitation, noting that all the participating members, regardless of party affiliation, will give their utmost effort. They are ready to extend a warm hand to convey Taiwan’s democracy, goodwill, and passion to every international friend they meet, working tirelessly to fulfill their mission.
賴總統最後贈致韓院長及代表團成員保溫瓶、暖暖包，並與全體出席貴賓合影留念。
President Lai concluded by presenting insulated bottles and hand warmers to President Han and the members of the delegation, followed by a group photo with all the distinguished guests in attendance.
立法院韓國瑜院長於本(1月16日)上午率「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」慶賀團成員赴總統府拜會賴總統，蕭美琴副總統、潘孟安秘書長、何志偉副秘書長、張惇涵副秘書長及外交部陳立國常務次長等人作陪。
On the morning of January 16, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han led the members of the Delegation for the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration to meet with President Lai at the Presidential Office. The delegation was joined by Vice President Hsiao Bi-Khim, Secretary-General Pan Men-An, Deputy Secretary-Generals Ho Chih-Wei and Chang Tun-Han, as well as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Remus Li-Kuo Chen.
賴總統首先歡迎韓院長一行蒞臨，並感謝韓院長應邀擔任此次我國慶賀團的團長，亦感謝國民黨柯志恩委員、葛如鈞委員、李彥秀委員、民進黨王定宇委員、陳冠廷委員、郭昱晴委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員共襄盛舉，一起赴美參加「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」。總統續謂，我們都是來自同一個國家—中華民國台灣，今日大家不分黨派，齊聚一堂，民主台灣儘管對內有政黨競爭，惟對外團結一致，齊心為深化台美關係共同努力，爭取國家最大的利益，捍衛民主自由的共同價值，促進繁榮目標。總統重申，在複雜多變的國際新局中，國家面臨諸多艱難挑戰，但沒有放不下的仇恨，最重要的是為國家而團結；他並賦予慶賀團三項重要任務：一、傳達台灣人民誠摯的祝福，祝福美國新政府就職順利，美國國運昌隆；二、傳達台灣人民對民主堅定的承諾，台灣與美國共享民主等普世價值及互為堅實盟友，遏阻集權主義擴張；三、建立台美關係的新里程碑，與美國新政府進行更多的合作，並得到更豐碩的成果。最後，總統祝福慶賀團順利平安，任務圓滿成功。
President Lai began by welcoming President Han and his delegation, expressing gratitude to him for serving as the leader of Taiwan’s congratulatory delegation. He also thanked KMT legislators Ko Chih-En, Ko Ju-Chun, and Lee Yen-Hsiu, DPP legislators Wang Ting-Yu, Chen Kuan-Ting, and Kuo Yu-Ching, as well as TPP legislator Chen Gau-Tzu, for joining the delegation to the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration. The President continued by stating that we all come from the same country—the Republic of China (Taiwan). He emphasized that despite internal party competition, today everyone has come together across party lines. In facing the outside world, we remain united in our efforts to deepen Taiwan-U.S. relations, maximize national interests, defend our shared values of democracy and freedom, and advance our common goal of prosperity. The President reaffirmed that, amid a complex and volatile international landscape, the nation is confronted with numerous formidable challenges. Nevertheless, there is no animosity that cannot be set aside; the paramount priority is national unity. He also entrusted the delegation with three critical tasks: 1. Convey the sincere well wishes of the Taiwanese people, wishing the new U.S. administration a successful inauguration and the continued prosperity of the United States. 2. Reaffirm Taiwan’s steadfast commitment to democracy, emphasizing that Taiwan and the United States share universal democratic values and stand as strong allies in countering the spread of authoritarianism. 3. Establish a new milestone in Taiwan-U.S. relations by fostering deeper cooperation with the new U.S. administration and achieving more significant outcomes. Finally, the President wished the delegation a safe and successful mission.
韓院長接續致詞表示，很榮幸受賴總統邀請擔任此次慶賀團團長，籌組「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」我國代表團前往華府，向美國表達中華民國最真摯、熱誠的祝賀。過去，立法院院長也曾數次受邀擔負此項重要任務，不僅代表我國政府，也肩負著傳遞台灣2,300萬人民心聲的使命。他很高興能夠接下傳承的棒子，率領跨黨派委員赴美出席這一個全球矚目的盛典，親自傳達台灣對川普總統及新政府團隊的祝福，並期盼為台美交流開啟嶄新的一頁。
President Han followed up with his remarks, stating that he was deeply honored to have been invited by President Lai to serve as the leader of Taiwan’s delegation to the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration. He expressed his privilege in heading the team to Washington, D.C. to extend the Republic of China’s warmest and most sincere congratulations to the United States. In the past, the President of the Legislative Yuan had also been invited on multiple occasions to undertake this significant mission, not only representing the government of Taiwan but also bearing the responsibility of conveying the sentiments of Taiwan’s 23 million people. He expressed his great honor in assuming this distinguished responsibility, leading a cross-party delegation to the United States to participate in this globally-watched ceremony. In doing so, he will personally extend Taiwan’s warm congratulations to President Trump and his new administration, while aspiring to herald a new chapter in Taiwan-U.S. relations.
韓院長繼謂，美國是世界上最自由且充滿活力的國度，也是現代代議民主制度發展的先驅之一。早在1776年，美國開國元勳政治思想家湯瑪斯·傑弗遜（Thomas Jefferson）起草的《獨立宣言》中，即揭示了「天賦人權」的理念，保障每個人生命、自由及追求幸福的權利，成為美國立國的核心基礎。在此精神下，「人人生而平等」的思想深植於美國人民心中，對其他民主國家的政治發展也產生了極為深遠的影響。
President Han further stated that the United States stands as one of the world’s freest and most vibrant nations, as well as a pioneering force in the development of modern representative democracy. In 1776, American Founding Father and political philosopher Thomas Jefferson articulated the principle of "unalienable rights" in the Declaration of Independence. He asserted every individual’s inherent rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, a doctrine that became the cornerstone of the United States’ founding principles. This principle instilled the idea that “all men are created equal” into the very fabric of American society and exerted a profound influence on the political evolution of other democratic nations.
韓院長指出，這次跨黨派加上他總共8位立委，很高興本屆立法院「臺美國會聯誼會」的兩位共同會長均參團，他繼一一介紹7位立委的學經歷及專業背景，充分展現此次立法院由四龍四鳳組團出訪，精銳盡出。他特別強調，台灣安全就像桌子的四隻腳，第一隻腳是「保護中華民國」，第二隻腳是「保護民主自由」，第三隻腳是「維護台美關係」，第四隻腳是「維護兩岸和平」。代表團即將冒著嚴寒天氣前往美國致賀，再度感謝賴總統的邀請，所有委員將不分黨派全力以赴，並伸出溫暖的雙手，把台灣的民主、良善及熱情傳達給每一位國外好朋友，戮力完成使命。
President Han noted that he was pleased that this cross-party delegation, consisting of himself and seven others, included both co-chairs of the Legislative Yuan USA Caucus. He proceeded to introduce the academic credentials and professional expertise of the other seven legislators, highlighting the exceptional composition of four distinguished male and four outstanding female members, which underscored the delegation’s elite caliber. He emphasized that Taiwan’s security is akin to a table supported by four legs. The first leg is safeguarding the Republic of China; the second is protecting democracy and freedom; the third is preserving Taiwan-U.S. relations; and the fourth is maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait. The delegation would be braving the cold weather as they head to the United States to extend their congratulations. President Han once again expressed his gratitude for President Lai’s invitation, noting that all the participating members, regardless of party affiliation, will give their utmost effort. They are ready to extend a warm hand to convey Taiwan’s democracy, goodwill, and passion to every international friend they meet, working tirelessly to fulfill their mission.
賴總統最後贈致韓院長及代表團成員保溫瓶、暖暖包，並與全體出席貴賓合影留念。
President Lai concluded by presenting insulated bottles and hand warmers to President Han and the members of the delegation, followed by a group photo with all the distinguished guests in attendance.