Chen Shui-bian Quotes & Sayings

“Through mutual understanding, sincerity and goodwill, and with great wisdom and broad views, the leaders on both sides should jointly initiate new opportunities for peace, stability, cooperation and mutual benefit.”

“Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.”

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

“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.”

“Also in the new constitution, we want to lower the voting age from 20 years to 18 years and also gradually implement a voluntary military service in replacement of the current compulsory military service.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“I believe in the greatness of our democracy.”