Since that moment on March 18 when the election results came to light, I have accepted the mandate of all Taiwanese people in a most earnest and humble frame of mind, and have vowed to devote all my heart, knowledge and courage to assuming the heavy responsibility for our country's future.
從三月十八日選舉結果揭曉的那一刻開始，阿扁以最嚴肅而謙卑的心情接受全民的付託，誓言必將竭盡個人的心力、智慧和勇氣，來承擔國家未來的重責大任。