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

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

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

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

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.

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