The majority of Taiwan people cannot accept Taiwan becoming a second Hong Kong, nor can we accept Taiwan becoming a local government of the People's Republic of China or a Special Administrative Region of China.
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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.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
I expect the ruling and opposition parties to work together for the future of Taiwan.
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We don't intend to aggressively expand our military or engage in an arms race, and I earnestly urge the Chinese communists to give up your military threat against us and seek to replace conflict with dialogue,
Chen Shui-bian
Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.
Chen Shui-bian
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.
Chen Shui-bian
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