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Reporter Chen Zhengyu / Taipei Report
The President of the Czech Senate, Miloš Vystrčil, took 89 people to visit Taiwan, gave a speech at the Legislative Yuan this morning (1) and ended with the Chinese “I am Taiwanese”, which won the applause of the audience. Indeed, Wadezi quoted the famous saying of former US President John Kennedy in a speech in West Berlin in 1963, “I am a Berliner,” to express his support for Taiwan and the value of freedom.
▲ Wei Deqi gave a speech at the Legislative Yuan today and ended with “I am Taiwanese.” (Combined image / Photo by reporter Lin Shengkai, data photo)
In 1963, coinciding with the Cold War period, the construction of the Berlin Wall had begun and West Berlin was surrounded by East Germany controlled by the Soviet Union. Kennedy said in a speech in West Berlin on June 26 of that year: “The proudest phrase before 2000 was’ civis Romanus sum ‘(I am a Roman citizen). Today, in the free world, the proudest phrase is’ Ich bin ein Berliner “.” (I’m from Berlin). All free men, no matter where they live, are citizens of Berlin. Therefore, as a free man, I am proud of “Ich bin ein Berliner”. The speech was gradually titled “I’m from Berlin” Speech.
In this regard, Wadezi said today in a speech entitled “Democracies are united and committed to defending common values”, “Kennedy Kennedy is clearly opposed to communism and oppressive regimes, and said that freedom is indivisible. As long as one day Be enslaved, no one is Freedom. Let me end my speech at the Taiwan Legislative Yuan with a phrase that may be a bit more modest but equally determined. I am Taiwanese. “
▼ ▲ Wei Deqi delivered a speech today under the theme “Democratic countries are united and committed to upholding common values.” (Photo by reporter Lin Shengkai)
Furthermore, Wei Deqi mentioned that he advocated for the unity of democratic countries and upheld common values. He had the opportunity to be in the top legislature of Taiwan today. He expressed his sincere thanks. “People in different places are different, and different people have different habits, traditions, personalities and habits. True democracy does not depend on the size of the legislature. People and their lives should be of the highest value.”
Wei Deqi emphasized: “No place is more suitable to talk about democracy than the Legislative Yuan. The law must protect our safety, and the law must protect the elderly and the young. Every legislator must remember that the law must conform to the functioning of society. Democratic principles and values. Defending democratic principles is equivalent to defending social freedom and people’s livelihood. As diplomatic representatives of Congress, we support each other and expand cooperation. It is a great honor for me. “
