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

Democracy, Arrogance, Behavior

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

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

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."

Peace

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

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"Over the next four years, I will continue to listen to different views and accept different suggestions."

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"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."

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

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"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."

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"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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"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."

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