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In my speech on 161984 on the "Draft Agreement on the Future of Hong Kong", I stated that "since I am not a prophet, I
cannot commend this draft agreement and forsee its full implementation without reservations" and I abstained from voting.
Thre Looking back after more than 3 years, much of what I said still
stands.
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We have often heard of the "invisible hands" in economics but we now feel that the "invisible hands" in politics are even much stronger. If we cannot have direct elections in 1988, then what guarantees do we have that they would not strangle direct election in 1991 or even if one person is against it, one can still say such- an opinion is divided? However, the feet are always stronger than the hands and the people still have an "invisible vote of
confidence". The thousands of containers loaded with their cars,
household effects and personal belongings no doubt contribute in a
substantial way to help Hong Kong win the neck-to-neck race as the No. 1 container terminal in the world.
By the same token as in October 1984, I shall abstain from
voting on this motion. As part of my duties as an appointed Member is to "reflect' the feelings and views of the people and with no
disrespect to you, Sir, I have to walk out on the two days' debate on the White Paper to reflect adequately the anger, and frustration of the majority outside this Chamber, be they vocal or silent.
با ما
( Min. Chan Kim - suauxina but of the Chamber)
بکارت
(S6s4:K C Chan)
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