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"Taiwan is an independent sovereign country."
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"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."
"We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution."
"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."
"It has been well over half a century and I'm glad to say we have taken the right path from authoritarianism to democracy and this is a road of no return."
"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."
"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."
"We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior."
"Over the next four years, I will continue to listen to different views and accept different suggestions."
"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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