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"If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment: Thou shalt not ration justice."

"Passive fatalism can never be the role of a revolutionary party, like the Social Democracy."

"Democracy is government by the people, for the people. Without the responsibility of the people, and without the involvement of the people - all you have left is GOVERNMENT."

"Democracy is only a dream: it should be put in the same category as Arcadia, Santa Claus, and Heaven."

"Change represents the real spirit of democracy and the real America."

"Democracy in China is like Viagra; no such thing as free elections."
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"We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform."

"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."

"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."

"I have great confidence in the universal value and in basic human rights and I have great confidence that referenda will eventually take root and become part of our daily lives in Taiwan."

"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."

"We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior."
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