Vice President: Michael J. Fonte Hopes to Get Taiwanese ID, Integrate into the Big Family
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim announced that President Lai Ching-te awarded the 'Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon' to Michael J. Fonte, former director of the DPP's representative office in the US. Fonte hopes to obtain a Taiwanese ID and become a true member of the Taiwanese family.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 6th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated today that President Lai Ching-te awarded the "Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon" to Michael J. Fonte, former director of the Democratic Progressive Party's representative office in the US. She knows that Fonte has a wish: to obtain a Taiwanese ID card, hoping that in the future he will not just have his "heart stolen by Taiwan," but truly become a member of the big Taiwanese family.
Vice President Hsiao posted on Facebook in the afternoon, stating that Michael J. Fonte has dedicated his life to Taiwan, committed to deepening Taiwan-US relations, and has been her long-time work partner and old friend.
The Vice President said that President Lai awarded the "Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon" to Fonte today, recognizing his selfless contributions to Taiwan's democracy and Taiwan-US diplomacy.
Vice President Hsiao stated that she knows Fonte has a wish: to obtain a Taiwanese ID card, hoping that in the future he will not just have his "heart stolen by Taiwan," but truly become a member of the big Taiwanese family. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 6th) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated today that President Lai Ching-te awarded the "Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon" to Michael J. Fonte, former director of the Democratic Progressive Party's representative office in the US. She knows that Fonte has a wish: to obtain a Taiwanese ID card, hoping that in the future he will not just have his "heart stolen by Taiwan," but truly become a member of the big Taiwanese family.
Vice President Hsiao posted on Facebook in the afternoon, stating that Michael J. Fonte has dedicated his life to Taiwan, committed to deepening Taiwan-US relations, and has been her long-time work partner and old friend.
The Vice President said that President Lai awarded the "Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon" to Fonte today, recognizing his selfless contributions to Taiwan's democracy and Taiwan-US diplomacy.
Vice President Hsiao stated that she knows Fonte has a wish: to obtain a Taiwanese ID card, hoping that in the future he will not just have his "heart stolen by Taiwan," but truly become a member of the big Taiwanese family. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150506
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