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House unanimously backs resolution urging U.S. support for Taiwan's participation in WHO
Summary
HJR12, encouraging U.S. support for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization, passed the Utah House unanimously (69–0); Taiwanese dignitaries attended and a Taipei official described health impacts from Taiwan's exclusion from WHO.
Representative Greg J. Curtis introduced HJR12, a joint resolution encouraging the Clinton administration to support Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization. Curtis described Taiwan as a democratic Pacific partner that can contribute public-health resources in the region.
The House welcomed a delegation from Taiwan; Victor Sen and Mr. Chen (guest from Taipei) addressed the chamber. Mr. Chen described the public-health consequences of Taiwan's exclusion from WHO, citing an enterovirus outbreak in 1998 that he said caused 71 deaths and infected over 1,000 children.
The House voted with recorded support of 69 yes and 0 no; the resolution was forwarded to the Senate.
