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But that freedom also includes the right of the

Some would say it is a

cap. government to reply to criticism.

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freedom that we do not exercise often enough, but it is one

which I feel should be exercised today. For in this debate, sir,

two members have attacked not Just the actions and policies

of this Government, but have questioned its integrity.

Sir,

such assertions cannot go unanswered.

Government

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Mr. Martin Lee and Mr. Pang Chun-hoi, each following

a remarkably similar theme, have accused this Administration

of relinquishing its authority over the government of Hong

Kong, of deceiving its people and

Mr. Lee went on to suggest, that you

intervention in Hong Kong during your last visit to Peking.

He did not explain how he reached this remarkable conclusion.

of lacking moral fibre.

that you

Sir,

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I have always been brought up to

to believe that a

barrister is trained to put his arguments on the basis of

fact and evidence. Yet Mr. Lee, in his speech, relied on

insinuation and inuendo with not a single shred of evidence

to support his so-called 'case'

Government. Sir, this

'case' against the Hong Kong

Administration, following your

example and that of your predecessors, is totally committed

and dedicated to furthering the interests of the people of

Hong Kong. That has always been our primary concern and

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