We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution.
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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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We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior.
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We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform.
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The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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