- Statesman | February 18, 1951 -
Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.
Chen Shui-bian
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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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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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Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.
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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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It's true I didn't get a fair trial, but the problem is people don't understand the details. It is important to understand the details of the trial and why I'm not guilty under the charges that were brought against me.
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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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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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The majority of Taiwan people cannot accept Taiwan becoming a second Hong Kong, nor can we accept Taiwan becoming a local government of the People's Republic of China or a Special Administrative Region of China.
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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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We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior.
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