美國國務卿祝蔡英文連任　醫：注意關鍵字Taiwan

記者李鴻典／台北報導

總統蔡英文將於明（20）天就職，美國在台協會（AIT）今天發表美國國務卿蓬佩奧新聞聲明；對此，關心時事的重症醫師陳志金說，注意關鍵字、來看看有幾個國家公開祝賀？

▲美國國務卿蓬佩奧祝賀蔡英文第二次擔任台灣總統（圖／翻攝自Icu醫生陳志金）

蓬佩奧聲明寫道，恭喜蔡英文總統展開第二個任期，蔡總統高票當選連任，顯示她已贏得台灣人民的尊重、欽佩及信任。蔡總統帶領活力民主台灣的勇氣和願景，堪稱印太地區及全世界的表率。

蓬佩奧聲明說，美國一直以來都視台灣為世界上一股良善的力量，以及可靠的夥伴。台灣也獲得美國兩黨一致的支持，日前正式生效的《台北法案》就是一個例證，《台北法案》不僅強化美台整體關係，也促進了更緊密的美台經濟合作。我們對印太地區有著共同的願景，一個遵循法治、力行透明、追求繁榮，以及人人享有安全的願景。這次的新冠疫情是一個契機，讓國際社會了解為什麼台灣的防疫模式值得效仿。

「放眼未來，我有信心在蔡總統的領導之下，美台的夥伴關係將持續欣欣向榮。祝福蔡總統第二任期圓滿成功」。

陳志金醫師則在臉書發文寫道，美國國務卿祝賀蔡英文博士，第二次擔任台灣總統，他說，注意關鍵字可能引起玻璃破碎，來看看有幾個國家公開祝賀？

以下為蓬佩奧聲明原文：

Taiwan’s Inauguration of President Tsai Ing-wen

PRESS STATEMENT

MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE

MAY 19, 2020

I would like to congratulate Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on the commencement of her second term as Taiwan’s President. Her re-election by a huge margin shows that she has earned the respect, admiration, and trust of the people on Taiwan. Her courage and vision in leading Taiwan’s vibrant democracy is an inspiration to the region and the world.

The United States has long considered Taiwan a force for good in the world and a reliable partner. Support for Taiwan in the United States is bipartisan and unanimous, as demonstrated by the recent enactment of the TAIPEI Act which strengthens our overall relationship and supports a closer economic partnership. We have a shared vision for the region—one that includes rule of law, transparency, prosperity, and security for all. The recent COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for the international community to see why Taiwan’s pandemic-response model is worthy of emulation.

As we look toward the future, I am confident that, with President Tsai at the helm, our partnership with Taiwan will continue to flourish.

Best wishes for a successful second term.