TNAG-2596-FCO40-3784-Appointment-of-Chris-Patten-as-new-Governor-of-Hong-Kong--Ap-1992 — Page 39

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What we have to do in the last years of this tumultuous

century is to turn from earnest hope to firm reality

historic and far-sighted phrase

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That

"one country two systems".

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whose future is secure;

When we have achieved that we will have fulfilled the

promise enshrined in the Joint Declaration:

-founded in chat Declaration -

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maintains its present lifestyle;

a capitalist heart beating

at the centre of Asia, pumping prosperity ever more widely.

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a Hong Kong

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That achievement will be good for the citizens of

today's Hong Kong; good for the citizens of the Hong Kong of

tomorrow; good for China; good for Britain;

good for the

close relationship between our two ancient civilisations;

and it will as a new century unfolds - be good for the

world.

As you know, I don't come today as a stranger to the

Territory. I have visited Hong Kong both as a Backbench

Member of Parliament and as a Minister. But I have never

lived here, and nor self-evidently has my family. My wife,

Lavender, my daughters Laura, Alice and Kate (who is not here

today) join with me in expressing our enthusiasm at the

prospect of making our home in Hong Kong and getting to know

this city and its people.

I am, of course, very much aware of the considerable

achievements of my predecessor.

Lord Wilson has been a

friend for many years.

He was an excellent Governor of Hong

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