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

I believe in the greatness of our democracy.

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

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

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.

We have had a long wait for democracy.