美國在台協會處長孫曉雅，在離任前與台灣朋友分享的一段話

我是美國在台協會處長孫曉雅，這是我在離任前想與台灣朋友分享的一段話：
台灣是我外交官生涯的起點，回首過往三十年的進展，我感到無比光榮，我以台灣的驚人成就為榮，也為美台之間變得更緊密的連結感到自豪。過去三年，我們在貿易、人際關係和防衛合作上攜手共進，使我們彼此的社會得以建立持久的夥伴關係。我要再一次強調，能擔任AIT處長，對我來說真是職涯上的美夢成真，我非常榮幸能代表美國人民在台灣做出這些努力。
我永遠珍惜這段時光和友誼，感謝台灣人民的善良與溫暖。雖然即將告別，但我相信美台關係未來光明可期，繼續共創偉大成就。台灣永遠在我心中佔據特別的位置。謝謝台灣！

I am Sandra Oudkirk, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, and this is a message I’d like to share with my friends in Taiwan before I leave.
Taiwan is where my life as a diplomat began. Looking back on the progress of the past thirty years, I am filled with immense pride, both for the remarkable achievements that Taiwan has made and for the closer bonds between the United States and Taiwan that we have worked hard to forge. Over the past three years, we have made great strides together in trade, people-to-people relations, and defense cooperation. They bring us together, not just as individuals but as societies, in enduring partnership. I have also deeply experienced Taiwan’s culture and beautiful scenery. Here, I have witnessed Taiwan’s amazing accomplishments and the close connections between the United States and Taiwan. Once again, I’d like to say that serving as the AIT Director has been really a professional dream come true for me. It has been an honor to represent the people of the United States here in Taiwan.

I will be forever changed for the better by my time here, the friendships I have made, and the kindness and warmth of the Taiwanese people. As I prepare to depart, I am convinced to the core of my being that the future is bright for the United States and Taiwan, and we will continue to do great things together.