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clear.

It is public.

And so it will remain.

I have no doubt that God willing

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through our own

hard work, calm judgment and sturdy determination we shall

carry through this historic task to a conclusion that will

rank above all others among this Territory's many

achievements.

In the next five years and for 50 years and more

beyond, the eyes of the world will be on Hong Kong. I am

sure that we will be worthy of our destiny, a symbol of

confidence and co-operation for the rest of humanity.

CP1AKL

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