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GOVERNOR PATTEN: I did not notice anything said
about that prediction on the blurb.
So I am a little chary about predicting.
But if
you ask me to say what I would like Hong Kong to be like, I would like it to be continuing to excite virtually everyone who gets the plane in Hong Kong, with its verve
and buzz and liveliness and can-do atmosphere, exactly
some of the quality which have attracted many of us to the United States, if I may say so, over the years, which may
surprise you, but it is true.
I would hope that Hong Kong would still be seen I hope it would also
as a great open international city.
be seen as representative of what we all mean and Karl Popper meant by an open society. I hope it will continue to give Adam Smith, as he lays unturning in his grave
(Laughter.)
GOVERNOR PATTEN:
Cause for merriment.
And I
hope, finally, that when you get off the plane in Hong
Kong in just over 50 years time you will be getting off at Chek Lap Kok, rather than Kai Tak.
(Laughter.}
GOVERNOR PATTEN: But I suppose it is just about
true that the Joint Liaison Group or whatever succeeds it
may still be discussing the issue.
(Laughter.)
MR. BERGER:
Before the final question,
Governor, I would like to present you with a certificate
of appreciation for appearing at the Press Club.
GOVERNOR PATTEN: Thank you very much.
/MR. BERGER: