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locally and overseas. Sir, the proposals in the White ! Paper constitute a step, a large step, towards achieving
that goal.
In the past five weeks the people of Hong Kong have reflected on the White Paper, and many have commented on it. We cannot expect everyone to agree with each of the many decisions taken, and of course there have been dissenting voices. But the overall reaction has been positive. The broad judgement of the community reflected through our many contacts and the media is that the main thrust of the White Paper is right, and has the support of most people in Hong Kong. Most have agreed also that we should put behind us the arguments of last year and look
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establishing a system of government which will ensure
stability between now and 1997.
Sir, many of the people who are content with the
Government's policy do not draw attention to their satisfaction. Their quiet nod of approval does not make headlines. But the Government appreciates and relies on their support, just as it has always appreciated and relied on the support of the quieter majority for its
policies in the past."
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