Staff writer, with CNA Visiting US Senator Tammy Duckworth said yesterday that her trip to Taiwan is intended to send a clear message that US-Taiwan ties remain strong and will not “be swayed by any one president.”“I am proud to be the first United States senator to visit Taiwan after the Trump-Xi summit to deliver a very strong message: regardless of president or party, Congress’ commitment to Taiwan is steadfast,” Duckworth said during a meeting with President William Lai (賴清德) at the Presidential Office.“I’m here to relay that the United States-Taiwan relationship is strong and enduring, not to be swayed by any one president, either Democratic or Republican,” she added. President William Lai, left, greets US Senator Tammy Duckworth at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday. Photo: