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"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."

History, Positive, Confidence, Democracy

"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."

People, Confidence, Democracy

"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 service in replacement of the current compulsory military service."

Age, Constitution, Military, Service

"We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution."

Constitution, Rights, Humanrights

"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."

Love, Values, Country, Unity

"We have had a long wait for democracy."

Democracy,

"Secondly I would like to make continuous efforts of stabilising cross Strait relations, eventually reaching peace across the Taiwan strait and stability and security in the Asia Pacific region."

Peace, Security, Stability

"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."

Positive, People, Decision, Perspective

"We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform."

Trust, Belief, Effort, Reform, Will

"We will strive to make Taiwan a better place and enable our people to live better lives."

People, Will

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People,

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People, America, Authority, Blame

"But doing what I do, you will never get unanimity of people."

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People, Day

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