When I get elected, the DPP will assume the role of ruling party but will add other resources and energy to our group to expand and strengthen our rule. As Taipei city mayor, I had such a governing group, which influenced all of city policy and was very strong. In just four years we managed to transform Taipei from one of the worst cities in East and Southeast Asia into the best city to live in. We know that coalitions are energetic, effective, and cleaner, and will we'll use this process to make Taiwan a top-class country in the world. We are certainly very grateful for America's support in its reaction to the China white paper and for the U.S. government's policy of supporting Taiwan's defense.
National opinion is important in Taiwan, too, and peace is our common interest.
So we if can get new equipment that the U.S. wants to give to us, we will be thankful. We must have creative policies to decrease tension and conflict in cross-strait relations. More than weapons, spiritual development is important. All these things must also be considered in the context of cross-strait negotiations. We are for ensuring peace and stability for the benefit of both sides.