I expect the ruling and opposition parties to work together for the future of Taiwan. |
I got up at 2 a.m. for this trip. I want to see my relatives and I want to see China, |
I have accepted his resignation. He has stepped down after accomplishing his job. |
I have confidence in Premier Tang's resolve, |
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. |
I should like to show my sincerity and goodwill again and invite the leader of the other side (of the Taiwan Strait) to a talk without any precondition, |
I sincerely invite the leader of the Chinese Communists ... to join hands and work to create a moment like the handshake between North and South Korea, |
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. |
If everybody steps forward, Taiwan will stand up, |
If the 23 million people of Taiwan agree, then the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China can develop any kind of relationship. |
If the military threat continues, the distance between the two sides will grow larger, |
If the two bullets could injure them and cause the same injuries that I have, then they might be able to persuade others, |
If they didn't sue us, we will try to cooperate with them as much as we can, |
If they manage to persuade others and others accept this, then I will resign and I will not take the oath of office. |