President Lee promised more democratic reforms stating that the vote "indicate[d] the various reform measures undertaken by the Government in recent years had failed to meet the publics expectations." President Lee has met with the demonstrators in Taipeis Chiang Kaishek Memorial Parka clear indication of his desire to accommodate new political voices. He has also proposed a meeting with the DPP and other groups in a national convention to discuss Taiwans problems. This is clear evidence that change is occurring in Taiwan. I hope it will lead to substantial reform in several areas. including an examination of possible constitutional changes that would further institutionalize and preserve democratic practices. guarantees for freedom of speech. elections for other members of the Legislative Yuan. loosening of visa restrictions on overseas Taiwanese or TaiwaneseAmericans seeking to return to Taiwan. and a release of political prisoners. In particular. I hope that Shih MingTeh will be released.