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

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

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

The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people.

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.

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.