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"And now we have Sir Murray MacLehose whose Chinese name
Plans which were thought to
means administrator par excellence.
be impossible, such as the fight against corruption and narcotics, and the provision of housing for 200,000 people a year, are now
becoming accepted as part of our way of life.
And so you see Hong Kong has had a succession of Governors
But the success of
all with propitiously chosen Chinese names. Hong Kong has come about not only through their wise and dedicated lerdership but more importantly through the sheer hard work and
resilience of our work force who have an indomitable will to
weather all storms.
All of us who are here tonight have one thing in common:
a deep and abiding interest in Hong Kong and in the welfare of its people. Hong Kong has a record which it can justifiably be proud of, although we all realise that much still remains to be done. I am sure I am echoing the feelings of this gathering when I say long may Hong Kong prosper so that its inhabitants may share in the general wealth, which is the fruit of their toils.
"Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the guests present here, I
thank you most sincerely for inviting us to this heart-warning
reunion, and taking my cue from you, may I therefore ask the hosts to join us, guests in drinking together a joint toast of thanks."
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