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My basic ideal is to have Taiwan become a democratic, prosperous and independent country.
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The speaker describes a central political goal for Taiwan: becoming a country that is democratic, prosperous, and independent. The quote presents these three qualities as the desired future for Taiwan, combining self-government, material well-being, and national independence.
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- Newsweek interview, reproduced by Taiwan Communiqué
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