CE's statement
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The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, issued the following statement in response to his remarks on the Cultural Revolution made during a radio interview yesterday (October 12):
"I am very sorry that I made an inappropriate remark concerning the Cultural Revolution during a radio interview yesterday, and I wish to retract that remark. Hong Kong people treasure democracy and hope to implement universal suffrage as soon as possible. I share the same aspirations. I reiterate that I will honour my pledge in the Policy Address to do my utmost in resolving the question of universal suffrage in Hong Kong during my current term."
Ends/Saturday, October 13, 2007
Issued at HKT 15:27
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