; Whereas the United States-Taiwan Science and Technology Agreement and the inaugural Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue highlight the dedication of both the United States and Taiwan to advancing collaboration and understanding between their science and technology communities, thereby fostering innovation and addressing shared challenges through joint research and development efforts; and Whereas Taiwan’s democracy has deepened with the 3 peaceful transfers of power from 1 political party to another over 8 direct Presidential and 10 direct legislative elections: Now, therefore, be it