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but low on how the realisation of these ideals,
especially on an accelerated programme, can contribute
the to stability and prosperity in Hong Kong and to the betterment of the living conditions of the people of
Hong Kong.
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If their views have been disturbing
for the business and industrial community, and if they are the ones who crave for change, I am extremely puzzled as to why they do not think it was better to open their clenched fists; and be more persuasive, and give the business and industrial community their reasoned views to convince them that their goal is also to achieve a better future for Hong Kong, Unless they feel that
business and industry can be sacrificed just to achieve
the high ideals of democracy
Here I must also object to the
Keshoden of labelling only those who advocate direct élection in 1988 to be democrats ar people like Mr. WỌNG Po-yan, Mr. Stephen CHEONG, Mr. NGAI Shiu-kit and Mr. Allen LEE their anguish that we just witnessed in the past two days is genuine for They come from a business and industrial community. They know how
that community feels and they have the interests of
Hong Kong at heart. As
As a professional, I want to associate myself with the views of these gentlemen.
In introducing direct elections
in 1991, I do not agree that we will lose three years.
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In fact, three years will give us the time that we
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need to adequately prepare for the change and to promote Late
civic education and political awareness so that more people truly participate in the process of elections. During the debate on the $urvey Report, I have already . commented on the silent majority.
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