Chen Shui-bian Quotes

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• The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.
• Also in the new constitution, we want to lower the voting age from 20 years to 18 years and also gradually implement a voluntary military…
• 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…
• We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior.
• A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.
• Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.
• Because we can't communicate, there's a lot of misunderstanding.
• I understand the harsh feelings and sentiments from my opponents and their supporters because I myself have been defeated twice in my political life in…
• Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace,…
• We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution.
• The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest.
• 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…
• 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…
• Taiwan is an independent sovereign country.
• The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people.
• Over the next four years, I will continue to listen to different views and accept different suggestions.
• We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform.
• We will strive to make Taiwan a better place and enable our people to live better lives.
• I believe in the greatness of our democracy.
• We have had a long wait for democracy.

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