I have great confidence in Taiwan's democracy.

A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.

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

The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.

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.

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

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