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" We have had a long wait for democracy. "
Chen Shui-bian
Had
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" We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution. "
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" I have great confidence in Taiwan's democracy. I have great confidence in the universal value and in basic human rights, and I have great confidence that referenda will eventually take root and become part of our daily lives in Taiwan. "
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" We ask them to remove the missiles deployed against Taiwan, give up their military threat, and instead let us together open the door to cross-Strait peaceful and stable dialogue and negotiations. "
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" It's true I didn't get a fair trial, but the problem is people don't understand the details. It is important to understand the details of the trial and why I'm not guilty under the charges that were brought against me. "
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" We must unify Taiwan; we cannot afford to have our society being divided in half. "
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" I believe that this is not only the view of the people on both sides of the Strait. It is also the common expectation of the US, Japan and the international community. "
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" In the 1999 resolution regarding Taiwan's future passed by the Democratic Progressive Party, it is stated very clearly that any change to the status quo of Taiwan must be decided by the people of Taiwan through referenda. "
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" We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people. "
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" Over the next four years, I will continue to listen to different views and accept different suggestions. "
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" The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people. "
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" Taiwan is an independent sovereign country. "
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" We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior. "
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" The election result is not a victory that belongs to me or my party. "
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" I have great confidence in the universal value and in basic human rights and I have great confidence that referenda will eventually take root and become part of our daily lives in Taiwan. "
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" If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts. "
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" It has been well over half a century and I'm glad to say we have taken the right path from authoritarianism to democracy and this is a road of no return. "
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" We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform. "
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" The election is over, and even though there are people who have different ideologies and beliefs, from now on we must all embrace each other, creating a harmonious and unified new Taiwan through our love and tolerance. "
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" However, I must say that I am very happy to see that we have such a positive result for our first referendum in our history and that gives me more confidence in Taiwan's democracy. "
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