We are here today at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. President Reagan's lifelong commitment to the values of freedom and democracy had inspired the wave of democracy that brought down the Berlin Wall and presaged the end of the Cold War.
During his presidency, President Reagan issued the Six Assurances, which have served as an important foundation for US policy on Taiwan to this day, and solidified a significant commitment to the bilateral relationship between Taiwan and the United States. President Reagan's contributions to the stability of Taiwan-US relations over the past several decades are immeasurable.
Here at the library, we saw a variety of commemorative items used by President Reagan and toured the hall where he received guests during his presidency. Here, I want to note that the values of freedom and democracy are important to Taiwan. As a country that stands behind its commitments, Taiwan is willing to work with other countries—in line with its national interests, as well as the principles of freedom and democracy—to spur regional stability and peace. We will keep this uppermost commitment in mind.
President Reagan once said something well worth reflecting on—"everything [was] negotiable except two things: our freedom and our future." I believe this is how the people of Taiwan feel today.