In the 1999 resolution regarding Taiwan's future passed by the Democratic Progressive Party, it is stated very clearly that any change to the status quo of Taiwan must be decided by the people of Taiwan through referenda.

Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country.

We have had a long wait for democracy.

I have great confidence in Taiwan's democracy.

The election result is not a victory that belongs to me or my party.

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

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