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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Both sides should recognize it is our mutual responsibility to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait and use peaceful means to resolve any disputes, including military or diplomatic,Chen Shui-bian
Jiang Zemin has no idea what is in the minds of Taiwanese.
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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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There will be no change in the commitments that I've made to the U. S. government, to President (George) Bush. Taiwan-U. S. relations will ... become closer ever, and there is no room for the possibility of any so-called accidents.
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I believe no one is willing to give up taking the road of freedom, democracy, and human rights. The 23 million Taiwan people should continue to insist on walking their own path.
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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 the past and I understand very well it is hard to accept your own failure.
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