聯合報刊登出本會今天(5月12日)邀請美國傳統基金會會長狄敏特(Jim DeMint)的演講活動,以下節錄報導內容:
「美國前共和黨參議員、傳統基金會會長狄敏特(Jim DeMint)12日肯定,台灣政府針對群眾激情佔領行政機構,能堅守民主價值,居中協調處理;他也指出,雖然對岸中國不斷刻意越線試探,對東亞民主政治及自由形成大威脅,但他強調,美國政府不分黨派都會力守「台灣關係法」,並表示台灣是美國重要盟友。
美國傳統基金會會長狄敏特曾任美國共和黨眾議員與參議員,12日以「保存亞洲自由的希望」 為題演講,表示台美國內政治、日韓盟國之間衝突、以及中國的崛起,都會影響美國與亞太盟國的關係。但是他重申,美國國會不管是保守或民主,都支持台灣維持既有的民主自由,與台灣維持盟友關係,提供適度援助;並全力支持自由貿易政策推行。 」
The United newspaper published a speech today (May 12th) inviting Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint, the following excerpts:"Jim DeMint, former Republican Senator and President of the Heritage Foundation, confirmed on the 12th that the Taiwan government can uphold democratic values and coordinate the handling of the executive in response to popular passion. He also pointed out that although China on the other side of the coast has deliberately crossed the line, posing a great threat to democracy and freedom in East Asia, he stressed that the US government, regardless of party, will adhere to the Taiwan Relations Act and said that Taiwan is an important ally of the United States.President of the Heritage Foundation of America, Dmitter, a former Republican congressman and senator, gave a speech on the 12th "Hope of Preserving Freedom in Asia", saying that domestic politics in Taiwan, the conflict between Japan and South Korea, and the rise of China will all affect the relationship between the United States and the Asia But he reiterated that the US Congress, whether conservative or democratic, supports Taiwan's democratic freedoms, maintains its alliance with Taiwan, provides appropriate assistance, and fully supports free trade policies. " The "