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the introduction of direct elections will be more suitable.
therefore feel that the collective decision made by the Executive
Council was in fact the correct decision. [Sir,
[Sir, in speaking on the introduction of direct elections, to choose representatives of the people, I do not suffer from sour-grapism, And in fact, ever since
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1979, I have, in fact, taken part in many elections and have supporte
stand alot of people who steed for elections, and I hope that we will be at to find people who are willing to contribute to Hong Kong and at the
same time are willing to support the Government so that we can maintain the strength of our community in the interim period and so that Hong Kong will remain prosperous and stable. In that way we will reduce the danger of interference from China. I hope that
Hong Kong people's confidence will not be eroded by certain politicić or by Don Quixotic approaches to things. There are many people in
10 Hong Kong who still hope that in these ten years Hong Kong will remain a paradise whether they leave or stay, they can prepare for what is to come after 1997 and maintain conditions which will ensure that
the Hong Kong system and lifestyle will basically remain unchanged. In fact, the Joint Liasion Group has worked with success to maintain Hong Kong as an international city and trade centre after 1997. Hong Kong Government's long-term investments in education and infra- structure will increase. We take part in such discussions and we are responsible for the allocation of funds. Why should we overlook
these facts? If we merely think that the political reforms are not
quick enough and therefore criticise the Government for being incompetent and its determination to govern Hong Kong, then this is in fact a rather radical and wrong approach. Hong Kong
people wish to have direct elections but it is not necessary for us
to have direct confrontation and bloodshed. It is after cool
discussion that we can come to a clear and good conclusion. In the
in the White Paper
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White Paper It is made very clear that in 1991, Hong Kong will have direct elections and It shows very clearly that Hong Kong Government and Hong Kong people have in fact, affected a breakthrough, and In
this way we will be able to grow gradually and this is a success that should be recorded, I feel that in the White Paperz
in the White Pater
a lot of decisions at will help us to progress in a stable and
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