David Wu
David Wu
Full Name and Common Aliases
David Wu is also known by his Chinese name, .
Birth and Death Dates
Born on October 12, 1953, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Wu passed away on March 14, 2020.
Nationality and Profession(s)
A naturalized American citizen, David Wu served as a U.S. Representative from Oregon's 1st congressional district from 1999 to 2011, making him one of the first Asian Americans elected to Congress.
Early Life and Background
Wu's family moved to Hawaii when he was four years old, where he attended school before moving to California for college. He earned a Bachelor's degree in sociology from Stanford University in 1976 and later received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1980.
Major Accomplishments
As a congressman, Wu sponsored numerous bills, including the Taiwan Relations Act, which aimed to improve diplomatic relations between the United States and Taiwan. His efforts led to increased support for Taiwanese culture and language education programs in the U.S.
Notable Works or Actions
During his tenure, Wu was also involved in several notable events:
He helped organize a congressional delegation to Taiwan in 2005, which strengthened ties between the two countries.
As chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee from 1999 to 2001, he played a key role in helping Democrats regain control of Congress.
Impact and Legacy
Wu's contributions to U.S.-Taiwan relations have left a lasting impact on both nations. His work helped pave the way for future diplomatic exchanges between the two countries.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
David Wu is widely remembered for his tireless efforts to promote understanding and cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. His legacy serves as an inspiration for anyone working towards building bridges between cultures and nations.
Quotes by David Wu
The last time this happened in the Pacific Northwest, the geologists tell us, was 1701 so no one in our lifetime has seen it happen,
The market still likes exciting stories, and currently Silicon Labs is one of the exciting stories. The market likes good double-digit sequential growth.
All these companies are saying we have an inventory correction but that the market will come back.
By the early part of next year, with everything else being equal, Intel should be ahead in the dual-processor side. Intel has bigger (fabrication plants where the chips are made), better margins and a better balance sheet. David beat Goliath, but that was a couple thousand years ago. That happens only once. In the real world, that doesn't happen. A one-year lead is not good enough.
In short, chemistry and chemical engineering contribute in critical ways to the economic strength, security, and well being of the nation.
In Portland and the Willamette Valley, our buildings need to be made much more earthquake resistant. California has had almost 100 years to prepare after the devastating San Francisco earthquake in 1906. Oregon needs a similar persistent, consistent effort in the decades to come. I will work will those standing with me today to ensure Oregon achieves this goal.
Intel does not want to be the company that calls the turn. Why stick your neck out if you don't have to? If you're right nobody will remember and if you're wrong people will ask a lot of questions.
That's enough that you have a chance of beating the competition. If it had been a 20 percent improvement, you don't have enough to write home about.
