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.
Quotes about referendum (16 Quotes)
We will respect the result of the referendum, but on the other hand, we would like to reach an agreement in the Japan-U. S. negotiations.
In some ways, the symbolism of this referendum may be more important to this administration than the actual substance because the referendum is not likely to alter the underlying security environment. And, in fact, there is some chance that it may make matters even worse.
REFERENDUM, n. A law for submission of proposed legislation to a popular vote to learn the nonsensus of public opinion.
2010 is not just a choice between Republicans and Democrats. 2010 is not just a choice between liberals and conservatives. 2010 is a referendum on the very identity of our nation.
The meeting was extremely disappointing. From my point of view, the Facilities Committee really handed (Crews) the framework for a successful referendum. We gave her the basic analysis. We gave her a planning tool to proceed with, and we gave her the support of the board. ... We spent about 400 hours building that report.
We want all the Palestinians back in their homeland, and then there can be a fair referendum for people to choose the form of state they want. Whoever gets the majority can rule.
There are large national movements afoot about redistricting and union dues that are looking to this referendum ... for momentum. If either measure wins or loses, it will have dramatic consequences for whether these national movements move ahead or get stopped in their tracks.
People took part in the referendum because they were tired of the war. They are afraid of talking about it out loud, but they have shown exactly where they stand: Yes, we want peace, and we want to be a part of Russia.
If you make it a referendum on a president with a 67 percent approval rating, you shouldn't be surprised if the election goes against you.
As far as the U. N. is concerned, the constitution itself will have to be judged by the Iraqis on the 15th of October during the referendum. It should come as no surprise that within the U. N. staff who deal with Iraq there would be papers analyzing latest developments in that country, but it's an internal analysis.
I strongly urge the voters of Colorado to reject Referendum C, or any action that would suspend Colorado's Taxpayers Bill of Rights. I strongly favor the continued and uninterrupted use of TABOR, including it's so called ratchet mechanism. The ratchet is one of the best features of TABOR. It is the only thing that will reduce out-of-control government spending.
Drafting a constitution is only the first step. The constitution has to be granted legitimacy by open discussion and a fair, representative referendum.
I don't believe an Alliance government should sponsor legislation on abortion or a referendum on abortion.
It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people.
The people have already determined Chechnya's status at the referendum - it is a unit of the Russian Federation. Its political status is not to be discussed any more.