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I have no doubt that the people of Hong

Kong will respond to the draft with

serious and constructive comments, and

that the Chinese Government will listen

closely to those views, and make a real

effort to meet such concerns expressed

in Hong Kong.

In all these ways, Hong Kong's future is

coming together well. Remarkably well,

considering the magnitude and uniqueness

of the task.

- And that owes much to the spirit of Hong

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Kong the determination and the ability

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to turn thought into action and hope

into reality. Where doubt and

uncertainty existed before, we

building step-by-step a structure of

clarity and confidence. It is that Hong

Kong spirit which gives me the

conviction that what we have embarked on

is going to work.