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If we can reach agreement, that will be much the best outcome.

If we cannot, then we will have to take our responsibilities

under the Joint Declaration for the administration of Hong Kong

and the orderly conduct of the 1994 and 1995 elections.

Governor will have to put the draft legislation to the Legislative Council to consider and pass the necessary laws.

The

But our goal remains a smooth transition preserving the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong through 1997 and well into

the future. We are ready to cooperate with China in every way possible to achieve this.

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SLM

SECRETARY OF STATE