4/20/2014
Department of International Affairs - Democratic Progressive Party
April 14 - In my
heart, I’ve been standing by Taiwan and the Taiwanese people since assuming the
chair position. I believe that for this party, we must all strive to win the
2014 elections in order to build a victorious foundation for the DPP’s return
to power.
As a
founding member of the DPP, I have deep feelings for this party. The last two
years, I’ve felt the deeper-level expectations of the people towards the DPP.
The DPP’s support rate has climbed over the last year, surpassing that of the
KMT, which is a gratifying achievement. Nevertheless, the people’s expectations
are reflective of values that shield Taiwan, in which the people’s rights are
protected and where the DPP stands unselfishly united. We can still reach this demand by the people towards the DPP.
Now,
the students’ movement is flourishing and growing, and the 2014 plan to end the
construction of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant is taking priority. We are not
far from the November 2014 elections. Our power resources cannot be scattered,
and the DPP must not be in disorder. With less internal conflicts, the party
will suffer less damages. After careful consideration, I’ve decided not to seek
for the chair re-election since two of the former chairs have already announced
their desire to do so.
The
next wave of democracy is here. The people will not wait for the DPP, and the
future of the party depends on partnering with the people. I cannot bear to see the
party being ripped apart, therefore, I have chosen to let go and to take a step
back. Yet, in everything under the sun, my everlasting purpose to work for
Taiwan will not cease.
