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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1993

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: