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

Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country.

Even if I were knocked down by one gunshot it wouldn't affect our democracy and I wasn't knocked down and I have great confidence in our democracy and in Taiwan and in the people of Taiwan.

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

The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest.

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

If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts.