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.
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.
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.
We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior.
Over the next four years, I will continue to listen to different views and accept different suggestions.
We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform.
We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people.
The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people.
The election is over, and even though there are people who have different ideologies and beliefs, from now on we must all embrace each other, creating a harmonious and unified new Taiwan through our love and tolerance.
Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.
I understand the harsh feelings and sentiments from my opponents and their supporters because I myself have been defeated twice in my political life in the past and I understand very well it is hard to accept your own failure.
We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution.
We will strive to make Taiwan a better place and enable our people to live better lives.
It's true I didn't get a fair trial, but the problem is people don't understand the details. It is important to understand the details of the trial and why I'm not guilty under the charges that were brought against me.
The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.
