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PUBLIC LAW 107-158—APR. 4, 2002 116 STAT. 121 Public Law 107-158 107th Congress An Act To amend Public Law 107-10 to authorize a United States plan to endorse and . obtain observer status for Taiwan at the annual summit of the World Health —Apr. 4, ZiiOZ Assembly in May 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland, and for other purposes. [H.R. 2739] Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO PUBLIC LAW 107-10. (a) FINDINGS.— Section 1(a) of Public Law 107-10 (115 Stat. 17) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(12) On May 11, 2001, President Bush stated in his letter to Senator Murkowski that the United States 'should find opportunities for Taiwan's voice to be heard in international organizations in order to make a contribution, even if membership is not possible', further stating that his Administration 'has focused on finding concrete ways for Taiwan to benefit and contribute to the WHO.'. "(13) On May 16, 2001, as part of the United States delegation to the World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson announced to the American International Club the Administration's support of Taiwan's participation in the activities of the WHO.". (b) PLAN.— Section 1(b)(1) of Public Law 107-10 (115 Stat. 115 Stat. 18. 17) is amended by striking "May 2001" and inserting "May 2002". Approved April 4, 2002. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2739: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 147 (2001): Dec. 19, considered and passed House. Vol. 148 (2002): Mar. 19, considered and passed Senate.