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I expect the ruling and opposition parties to work together for the future of Taiwan. Chen Shui-bian
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I expect the ruling and opposition parties to work together for the future of Taiwan. Chen Shui-bian
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. Chen Shui-bian
Secondly I would like to make continuous efforts of stabilising cross Strait relations, eventually reaching peace across the Taiwan strait and stability and security in the Asia Pacific region. Chen Shui-bian
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. Chen Shui-bian
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. Chen Shui-bian
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. Chen Shui-bian
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. Chen Shui-bian
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. Chen Shui-bian
The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest. Chen Shui-bian
We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution. Chen Shui-bian