in 1991, I strongly feel that it will serve no useful purpose to keep on criticising its plans and to mobilise opposition to discredit these plans rather it would
be in the best interest of Hong Kong if we, regardless
of ideology and background, put aside our different views and join together our heart and head to translate the promises in the White Paper into reality and to
work and to make direct election work in 1991.
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A three-year period is a short
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space of time in terms of political development. us start working together now to build up a territory-
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Let us also be vigilant
in monitoring the provisions in the forthcoming draft Basic Law, to see if they are consistent with the intention and spirit of the Joint Declaration. It is this unity of strength and purpose of all sectors of the community that will enable Hong Kong to steer steadily and smoothly through the transition while maintaining stability and prosperity at this crucial moment in our history.
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out plans of political development for the period up to 1991 only. There are other longer-term constitutional changes which should take place after 1991 and to which
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we should, collectively, apply ourselves. One most relevant example is the relationship between the Legislative Council and the Executive Council.
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With these remarks, Sir, I support
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