Best Quotes by Chen Shui-bian (Top 7)

  1. Taiwan is an independent sovereign country.
  2. The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.
  3. I believe that this is not only the view of the people on both sides of the Strait. It is also the common expectation of the US, Japan and the international community.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. We will strive to make Taiwan a better place and enable our people to live better lives.