Carrie Lam Quotes

Carrie Lam

Profession : Politician

Birth : May 13, 1957

I grew up here with all other Hongkongers. My love for this place has prompted me to make many personal sacrifices.

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It's impossible for the government to curb property prices.

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I think housing is not a simple commodity because we are so in short supply of land. So the government has a role to play in providing housing - decent housing and affordable housing - for the people of Hong Kong.

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I am very careful about my health... For example, I have body check-ups regularly and take some medicines to control my blood pressure, because I have a little bit high blood pressure.

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Now, walking in the streets, people seem to have become richer and more willing to consume. It seems like everybody is ushering in a better future. This has given me great satisfaction and driven me to do more.

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Fashion design is an important part of the creative industry that means the most to women.

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If the chief executive cannot have a party background, how can she ensure her team is wholeheartedly united?

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Good policies need to come with good visions.

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An affection for Hong Kong and a national identity are not mutually exclusive. We can let children learn more about Hong Kong's history, culture, politics, and social development, and at the same time, we must make them have their national identity.

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Usually, even when a bill draws extreme opinions, there can be a process of expression and negotiation.

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The SCMP, in short, reveals the renewed spirit of Hong Kong driven by my government - connect and excel - and in its passionate commitment to the community.

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When Hong Kong was under British administration, governors were dispatched from London to govern this city. We had no say in the matter.

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Work is my top priority.

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Most elderly are retirees with relatively low incomes. But some may possess assets, and they will be classified as poor. As such, the elderly poverty rate could be overstated.

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Given the relativity concept, poverty cannot be eliminated. Indeed, an economic upturn with a broad improvement in household income does not guarantee a decrease in the size of the poor population, especially when the income growth of households below the poverty line is less promising than the overall.

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A well-educated, hard-working, flexible, and enterprising workforce has always been one of Hong Kong's greatest strengths.

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We should continue to grow our economy and create employment opportunities, particularly quality jobs to help the upward mobility of young people.

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It's clear that means testing can direct limited resources to the elderly in need and achieve better results in poverty alleviation.

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Hong Kong is a wonderful city.

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We should widen our economic base and encourage businesses to move up the value chain and increase job diversity.

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