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we should have the right to trade with as little restriction as possible.
"Trade, not Aid" is our watchword.
It is sometimes said of Hong Kong that we "thrive on adversity".
Of course, Your Majesty, we would rather do without the "adversity", but
I imagine that what people really mean is that in the past we have gained
a reputation for facing up to and overcoming the most daunting of problems.
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We in Hong Kong are confident that, under the dedicated leadership of
our Governor, we shall successfully meet the enormous economic problems
which face us at present,
When your Majesty leaves, we trust that you will carry away happy
memories of us: of a community which, in spite of the many and difficult
problems presently facing it, is determined to acheive its goal of a
better life for all its people.
And now I should like to present to Your Majesty, on behalf of
the Government of Hong Kong, one of the gold coins which are being issued
especially to commemorate this auspicious occasion. May I as Your
Majesty graciously to accept it as a small memento of your visit to Hong
Kong.
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