Wu's being able to speak to Congress and the media on Taiwan's behalf, and the welcome given her by politicians and public alike, are highly indicative of the strong relationship between Taiwan and the US despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties.
此行吳淑珍代表台灣向美國國會及輿論發聲，對於缺乏正式邦交的台美關係，具有相當的指標意義。美國朝野對吳淑珍的禮遇，不只傳達了善意，也凸顯出兩國良好關係。