Chen Shui-bian Professions : Politician Born : October 12, 1950 Browse All Authors Top 33 quotes by Chen Shui-bian We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior. Chen Shui-bian prejudice arrogance behavior Because we can't communicate, there's a lot of misunderstanding. Chen Shui-bian misunderstanding communicate 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. Chen Shui-bian political feelings past We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution. Chen Shui-bian issues prejudice rights The grandeur and strength or our people and democracy are as big as a forest. Chen Shui-bian prejudice democracy people 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. Chen Shui-bian perspective views people 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. Chen Shui-bian confidence democracy giving The results of the two referenda demonstrate the majority view of the Taiwanese people. Chen Shui-bian views two people Over the next four years, I will continue to listen to different views and accept different suggestions. Chen Shui-bian suggestions views years 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. Chen Shui-bian taiwan party people We should have a different start, she (Tsai) is a leader who is willing to create more goodwill between the two sides, for the sake of Taiwan. Chen Shui-bian world We ask them to remove the missiles deployed against Taiwan, give up their military threat, and instead let us together open the door to cross-Strait peaceful and stable dialogue and negotiations. Chen Shui-bian door us peaceful together I have great confidence in Taiwan's democracy. 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. Chen Shui-bian daily great confidence democracy Similar Authors Bill Jenkins politician Brad Duguid politician Bruce Grocott, Baron Grocott politician Brinda Karat politician Boyle Roche politician Boutros Boutros-Ghali politician All Authors