Taipei, Feb. 3 (CNA) President Chen Shui-bian said Saturday that as the head of state, he is obligated to ensure the country's overall security and sustainable development.
Addressing members of an association of Ilan County natives residing in Taipei, President Chen said the Hollywood film "A Perfect Storm," which he saw during the Chinese New Year holiday, has given him much inspiration.
In the film, the skipper of a fishing vessel ignores a severe storm warning and heads out to sea on a fishing mission. In the end, the boat is swallowed by the storm and all the crew members are lost at sea.
"I learned much from the film. I think the greatest duty of a skipper is to ensure the safety of his ship and crew members," Chen said. Likening himself to the skipper of a fishing boat, Chen said that "trying to catch the largest possible amount of fish" is not his only duty. "My biggest responsibility is safeguarding our national security and ensuring sustainable development."