Chen Shui-bian Quotes on People (13 Quotes)


    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.


    The Republic of China is Taiwan, and any attempt to alter the status quo must obtain approval from its 23 million people,

    The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people.

    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.


    Nevertheless, the people are the masters of our country, and this fact will never change whether or not you voted in today's referendum.

    If the 23 million people of Taiwan agree, then the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China can develop any kind of relationship.

    With sincerity, I swear to the people of this country that I will follow the constitution to increase the people's welfare and safeguard the country,

    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.

    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.

    My responsibility and my obligations are to maintain Taiwan's national sovereignty, dignity and security, and to pursue the well-being of the Taiwanese people,

    Even if I were knocked down by one gunshot it wouldn't affect our democracy and I wasn't knocked down and I have great confidence in our democracy and in Taiwan and in the people of Taiwan.

    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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