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同樣地，不少區議會議員的辦事處亦受到嚴重破壞。就此，我要特別指出，建制派除了辦事處被打、砸、燒外，區議員本身、區議員的職員和義工均曾經受到暴力襲擊。
Similarly the offices of many District Council DC members were subject to severe damage and in this connection I have to specially point out that apart from vandalizing smashing and burning offices of DC members from the pro - establishment camp there were also violent attacks on these DC members as well as their staff and volunteers
只餘下數天，新一屆區議會選舉便要進行，我們也非常擔心在這種環境下，是否仍能順利進行投票活動？
There are only a few days left before the election for a new DC term will be held and we are very much concerned about whether polling activities can be held smoothly under such circumstances
令人更擔心的是，特區政府對於如何止暴制亂的問題，至今仍未能妥善解決。
It is even more worrying that the SAR Government has so far not been able to properly stop violence and curb disorder
選舉管理委員會主席馮驊前天表示，如果選舉當天有個別票站發生事故逾一個半小時，他便會押後個別選區的投票至下月1日，在此之前，政制及內地事務局局長亦拋出3項如期舉行區議會選舉的條件，包括停止暴力威嚇、隧道和道路不被堵塞，以及停止破壞交通設施及癱瘓交通，令票站人員無法抵達票站，而且政府將會每天審視風險及最新的情況。
The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission Barnabas FUNG said the day before yesterday that if an individual polling station stopped operating due to unexpected incidents for over one and a half hours on the polling day the voting of the constituency concerned would be postponed to 1 December . Before that the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs set out three conditions for holding the DC Election as scheduled and these included violence and all kinds of duress should stop; blocking of tunnels highways and roads should cease; destruction to transport facilities should halt altogether to prevent paralysing the traffic so that polling station staff would be able to report duty at their assigned stations on time . He also stressed that the Government would keep in view the risks involved and the latest situation on a daily basis
然而事實上，暴徒現時仍在作亂，交通仍然受阻，今天在多個港鐵站，仍有人阻礙列車關門，以及胡亂按動緊急掣。
However as a matter fact rioters are still creating chaos and there are still traffic disruptions today with cases at many MTR stations involving train doors being prevented from closing and reckless pressing of emergency buttons
現 時海底隧道往來香港和九龍的交通仍然癱瘓，而且開通無期。
The traffic between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon through the Cross Harbour Tunnel has been paralysed and there is no knowing when the tunnel will be reopened
我想問當局，在這種情況下，選舉是否仍能順利進行呢？
I would therefore like to ask the Administration Is it still possible to have the election held smoothly under such circumstances?
行政長官林鄭月娥也說出事實，她表示當局一直堅持如期進行區議會選舉，但認為目前的主導權不在政府的手上，因為示威者的威嚇已經不再單單針對警方，亦非單單針對不同政治立場的選民，而是差不多威嚇所有人的生命安全。
Chief Executive Carrie LAM has told the truth by saying that the Government had all along insisted on holding the DC Election as scheduled but it had no control over the situation because intimidation from demonstrators was no longer targeted merely at the Police or voters with different political stances but at the personal safety of nearly everyone
試問在這種情況下，如何能讓選民安心出門及進入票站投票呢？
Such being the case how can voters rest assured that it will be safe for them to go out that day and cast their votes at designated polling stations?
最近暴力示威不斷升級，暴徒堵塞道路，破壞交通設施，妨礙運輸工具，更甚是四處縱火，砸爛商店，部分建制派立法會議員及區議員的地區辦事處亦遭殃。
With the recent escalation of violent demonstrations rioters blocked roads sabotaged transport facilities disrupted the operations of various transports and even set fire everywhere as well as vandalized shops . The district offices of some Legislative Council Members and DC members from the pro - establishment camp have become targets of their attacks
民主建港協進聯盟連月來有多達70個地區議員辦事處前後總共受到逾百次破壞，例如被縱火和灌水。
In the past few months among the district offices set up by members of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong DAB as many as 70 of them were vandalized for a total of over a hundred times and they were set on fire and splashed with water
不少已報名參選區議會選舉的候選人開街站時被騷擾，令他們未能正常地與街坊接觸和提供服務。
Many candidates of the upcoming DC Election were harassed when setting up street booths and this has deprived them of the chance to come into contact with residents in the community through a normal channel and provide them with the services they need
對於黑色暴力，我們予以嚴厲的譴責，但我們不能因此放棄服務街坊的工作，會繼續本着初心服務市民和在街頭繼續宣傳。
We strongly condemn the black violence but we should never give up our work of serving the community because of this and will remain true to our original aspiration continue to serve the public and keep on doing publicity work in the street
具體的示威者暴力例子多不勝數，民建聯一位立法會議員兼深水涉區議員的候選人表示，九龍西多個辦事處被示威者破壞，玻璃、鐵閘、電腦全部均被毀壞，有街坊反映這些暴力令他們噤若寒蟬，不敢干涉。
There are countless examples which I can cite to specifically illustrate the violent acts committed by demonstrators . According to a candidate who is a Legislative Council Member cum Sham Shui Po DC member from DAB many members offices in Kowloon West were vandalized by demonstrators with glassware iron gates and computers in these offices damaged . Some residents in the community pointed out that the violent incidents had discouraged them from expressing their views and they did not dare to interfere
民建聯亦有西貢區議員及北區區議員的辦事處被縱火，而位於將軍澳廣明苑廣瑞閣地下的辦事處則被人破壞，地板及牆身被燒至燻黑，橫額和海報亦被塗污和撕下。
The offices of some Sai Kung DC and North DC members from DAB were also set on fire while the office on the ground floor of Kwong Sui House of Kwong Ming Court in Tseung Kwan O was vandalized with the floor and its walls blackened by smoke and some banners and posters smeared and torn up
警方趕抵調查後，已經把案件列作縱火處理，現時正在調查事件，但至今未有人被捕。
The Police arrived at the scene subsequently for investigation and the case was classified as arson . However the case is still under investigation and no person has been arrested so far
此外，一位北區區議員位於粉嶺華心邨華勉樓的辦事處，同樣亦被人縱火破壞。
Besides the office of a North DC member located in Wah Min House of Wah Sam Estate in Fanling was also set on fire
他的辦事處今次已經是第三次被損毀，一些易拉架及街坊捐贈作借用用途的輪椅、準備贈予有需要人士的油壓暖爐均全被毀壞。
This is already the third time that his office was vandalized and some easy mount frames wheelchairs donated by residents in the community for loan as well as oil - filled electric radiators for donation to the needy were all destroyed
此外，消防喉的水管爆裂，導致大量食水湧入辦事處。
In addition due to the bursting of the water pipe in a fire hose reel system the office was flooded by a large amount of fresh water
一位民建聯立法會議員位於東涌的區議員辦事處，近月亦第三次被黑衣暴徒闖入破壞。
A Legislative Council Member from DAB has set up a DC members office in Tung Chung but it was also broken into and vandalized by black - clad rioters for the third time in recent months
該辦事處已經滿目瘡痍，無法運作。
The office has already been destroyed and can no longer operate
這次暴徒的破壞程度比過往更離譜，除了大肆搗亂，更截斷辦事處內的所有通訊系統。
The damage done by rioters this time is even more outrageous than before because apart from causing extensive destruction all communication systems in the office were damaged
可見暴徒事前精心部署，有組織、有計劃、有預謀，企圖阻礙辦事處為市民提供服務。
It can thus be seen that the actions of rioters have been carefully planned beforehand and this is an organized planned and targeted strategy in an attempt to prevent the office from providing services to residents in the community
再者，一位民建聯油麻地南區參選人早前如常開設街站，其間有人靠近，首先以粗鄙的說話騷擾，然後再用腳踢向候選人，候選人以手抵擋。
Moreover when a candidate from DAB who is running in the constituency of Yau Ma Tei South set up a street booth as usual earlier a person approached and harassed the candidate by first using vulgar language and then kicking the candidate with his feet but the candidate managed to fend off the attacks with his hands
對方其後離開現場，不久後再次折返，向候選人潑上不明液體，同時手持木棒攻擊，幸好沒有擊中要害，之後又離開了。
That person left the scene later but returned again shortly afterwards splashing some unknown liquid at the candidate and attacking him with a wooden stick . Fortunately this has caused no serious injuries and the person left again subsequently
此外，建制派立法會議員何先生各方面受到迫害是更為嚴重的，其議員辦事處不斷受到破壞之外，他亦受到恐嚇，人生安全備受威脅。
Mr HO a Legislative Council Member from the pro - establishment camp has on the other hand suffered even more serious political persecution in various respects . Not only have his Members offices been repeatedly vandalized but he himself has also been intimidated with his personal safety constantly threatened
相信唯有止暴制亂，才能夠恢復社會秩序，否則反對派亦不好過。
I believe that only by stopping violence and curbing disorder can we restore social order lest the opposition camp will also suffer
反對派也有人被某些人施襲，幸好他們以極快速的時間康復，還精神奕奕的會見傳媒，講述當時的有關案情。
Some people from the opposition camp have also become targets of attacks but fortunately they have recovered with admirable speed and have managed to meet with the media in very good shapes to give an account of the facts of their cases
最近民主黨的前主席何先生在回家途中被蒙面人襲擊，幸好傷勢不嚴重。
The former Chairman of the Democratic Party Mr HO was attacked recently by some masked people on his way home and the injuries sustained were fortunately not very serious
然而，他在這段期間少有就暴力事件發聲，亦未有參與區議會選舉，不知道他受襲的原因。
However as he seldom voiced his opinions on recent violent cases and is not running in the upcoming DC Election I wonder why he would become a target of attacks
雖然泛民不斷批評警權過大、執法有問題等，但何先生仍然向警方報案。
Although the pan - democrats have often criticized the Police for its excessive power and malpractices during law enforcement Mr HO has still reported the case to the Police
民主黨只針對該案件發表聲明，譴責兇徒的暴行，卻未看到有更多反對派人士膽敢阻止和譴責一系列的街頭暴力、"黑色恐怖"，反而不斷為暴徒連月來的暴行狡辯、塗脂抹粉，把暴徒美化為英雄。
The Democratic Party has only issued a statement on this case to condemn the violent acts of the villains but we fail to see a greater number of supporters of the opposition camp who dare to join us in stopping and condemning a series of street violence and acts of black terror . Instead they have kept finding excuses for the violent acts committed by rioters over the past few months whitewashing these rioters and glorifying them as heroes
過去多月來的"黑色暴亂"，已經令香港面目全非。暴徒打、砸、搶的惡行，不但重創香港經濟，更令全港市民生活在惶恐不安之中。
The black riots which have been going on in the past few months have turned Hong Kong completely upside down and the beating smashing and looting by rioters have not only dealt a serious blow to Hong Kongs economy but also thrown all the people in Hong Kong into panic
"黑色恐怖"已經擴散到社區，暴徒有組織地、全面地針對建制派政黨和議員，民建聯的議員辦事處無一幸免。
Local communities are now under the threats of black terror because rioters have targeted their attacks at political parties and groups as well as members from the pro - establishment camp in an organized and comprehensive manner and none of the members offices of DAB can escape their attacks
這些縱火和刑事毀壞的惡行，不單嚴重影響了民建聯為街坊提供正常的服務，更曾經有暴徒在接近油站的位置縱火，萬一火勢失控，便有可能造成更嚴重的事故及人命傷亡。
Such evil acts of arson and criminal damage have seriously affected the normal services provided by DAB to the public in local communities and worse still some rioters have once set fire at a location in close proximity to a petrol station resulting in the risk of serious consequence and casualties should the fire get out of control
所以，本屆區議會選舉的安全性受到質疑，選舉公正性亦在多種情況下受到重大的影響。
Hence the safety of the DC Election this year is questionable and the fairness of the election has also been significantly affected by various different factors
民建聯當然堅定不會向"黑色勢力"屈服，亦不會動搖建設香港的決心。
DAB will definitely not succumb to such black forces and neither will its determination to build Hong Kong be shaken
主席，我剛才聽到你提醒議員，不應該在其發言中有促使或不促使候選人當選的言論。
President just now I heard that you remind Members not to make any comments in their speech that will promote or not promote the election of a candidate
我剛才聽到蔣麗芸議員很清楚地指出，今早民建聯有100多名候選人進行誓師大會，說會不畏強權，我希望你可以裁決。
I just heard Dr CHIANG Lai - wan clearly state that over 100 candidates from DAB held a pledge ceremony this morning and that they would not fear autocracy . I hope you will make a ruling
同時，他們又說沒有打算押後或取消選舉，是民主派議員"老屈"他們、含血噴人。
They also said that they have no intention to postpone or cancel the election and they have been wrongly accused and smeared by the pro - democracy Members
主席，首先我想市民大眾看清楚，其實我們一點也沒有"老屈"他們。
President to begin with I would like the general public to see clearly for themselves that we actually have not smeared them at all
從10月起，不斷有建制派議員或政黨召開記者會。表示社會現在非常動亂，他們的政治人物又被襲，究竟區議會選舉是否還可以如期舉行？
Since October pro - establishment Members or political parties have constantly convened press conferences querying whether the District Council DC Election can still be held as scheduled given the chaotic social situation and the fact that their political figures have been assaulted
郭偉强議員在10月8日召開記者會，提到情況如果這樣下去便可能要押後選舉，因而請政府審慎考慮各方面的可能性。
Mr KWOK Wai - keung convened a press conference on 8 October stating that the Election might have to be postponed if the situation had remained unchanged . He thus urged the Government to seriously consider various possibilities
由此可見，我們並不是無的放矢。
It can thus be seen that we are not making unsubstantiated accusations
我們首先要釐清這個問題，而不是左搖右擺。
We have to clarify this question rather than vacillating between yes and no
對我而言，這個問題的答案很簡單，就是不應因暴力威脅而考慮押後或取消選舉。
To me the answer to this question is simple enough the threat of violence should not be a factor for consideration to postpone or cancel the election
剛才有同事亦提到，香港現在的情況真的很不堪，隨時不能舉行選舉，比外國的情況更動亂。
Just now a fellow colleague also mentioned the current unsatisfactory situation of Hong Kong saying that the situation was worse than that of overseas countries and election might not be held
主席，我想引述一些例子，證明其實很多時候外國特別是發展中國家舉辦一場選舉，要承受的風險比香港大得多。
President I would like to cite some examples to prove that foreign countries―particularly developing countries―very often have to bear greater risks than Hong Kong in holding an election . Take the presidential election in Afghanistan held in September as an example
以剛於9月舉行的阿富汗總統選舉為例，聯合國的統計數字顯示，選舉過程中有85人死亡、300多人受傷。
According to the statistics of the United Nations 85 people died and 300 people injured in the election process
儘管過程如此困難，儘管塔利班不斷威脅會破壞選舉，阿富汗政府仍堅持一定要舉行選舉，原因是：第一，如果不舉行選舉，塔利班希望利用暴力破壞選舉的目的便會達成；第二，如果真的取消選舉，難道阿富汗便會有和平的一天嗎？
Despite the difficulty of the election process and the constant threat of the Taliban to disrupt the election the Afghan government still insisted on holding the election for the following reasons . First if the election was not held the Taliban would succeed in disrupting the election with violence; second if the election was really cancelled would there be peace in Afghanistan?
難道便會順風順水嗎？
Would everything be smooth and fine?
因為特別在目前這個時刻，如果政府帶給香港市民這種信息，其實只會令大家失去透過選票和平表達意見的機會，以及失去讓區議會這個地區權力機構和平轉移權力的機會。
At this moment if the Government relays this kind of message to the public people may not have the opportunity to peacefully express their views with the ballots and DCs the local authorities may not have the opportunity to transfer power peacefully
主席，為何還有很多市民質疑或懷疑建制派的同事？
President how come so many people are sceptical about our pro - establishment colleagues?
由10月開始，有市民一直說，建制派想迫政府押後或取消選舉。
Since October some members of the public have been saying that the pro - establishment camp wants to compel the Government to postpone or cancel the Election
為何會有這種甚囂塵上的懷疑呢？
Why do we have such clamorous scepticism?
我認為，這與大家不相信北京或共產黨可以接受一次失敗的選舉。
In my opinion people do not trust that Beijing or the Communist Party would accept defeat in an election
大家有目共睹，建國以來的各次選舉，北京和中國共產黨一定要知道結果才可以進行。
It is obvious to all that since the founding of the nation elections will only be held if the results are known to Beijing and the Communist Party of China CPC
主席，第二個我很想在發言中指出的問題是：究竟這次選舉關乎甚麼呢？
President the second question I want to point out in my speech is What is the significance of this Election?
難道區議會不是經常都有很多關於政治的議案，支持政府各方面的立法嗎？
Arent there many politically - related motions being passed in DCs to support the Governments legislative efforts in various aspects?
這次區議會選舉究竟所為何事？
What is the purpose of this DC Election?
中共和北京是否願意看到這樣的選舉結果，並繼而從善如流，坐下來與香港人討論出一個大家都能夠接受的"一國兩制"前進方向？
Will CPC and Beijing be willing to accept this election outcome and respond accordingly to sit down with the Hong Kong people and work out a way forward for one country two systems which is acceptable to all?
這就是我所指的，香港人想透過這個機會給予中共一條出路，探討面對香港的問題時應該怎樣做，而不是單單想到用暴力鎮壓，因為所有人都知道暴力只會產生暴力。
This is exactly what I am referring to and that is the people of Hong Kong want to give CPC a way out via this opportunity to explore how the problems of Hong Kong can be resolved and violence is not the only means available . We all know that violence will only generate violence
可是，很多保皇派的同事不知道或不想承認這一點。
However many colleagues in the royalist camp do not know or do not want to admit this
蔣麗芸議員剛才提到，現時最重要的選舉主題是"向暴力說不"。
Dr CHIANG Lai - wan just now mentioned that the most important theme for this Election is to say no to violence
主席，我同意這5個字，所以這次選舉對於兩方黨派而言有一個共同主題，就是"向暴力說不"。
President I agree to this saying . Therefore this Election has a common theme ie . to say no to violence to the political parties and groupings on both sides
不過，市民一定要看清楚，在向暴力說不的時候，其實有兩條很不同的路線。
However in saying no to violence members of the public must be clear that there are actually two very different ways to achieve the same purpose
過去5個月的經驗告訴我們，以暴易暴可否解決問題呢？
Can the problems be solved by answering violence with violence according the experience of the past five months?
大家心中有數。
We all have an answer in heart
這次選舉正正是這兩條路線的競爭。
This Election is precisely a competition between the two approaches
我很希望大家把握這個機會，一起給予香港社會和中共一個機會。
I greatly hope that we all will seize this opportunity to give the Hong Kong society as well as CPC a chance
如果中共不領情，那便很遺憾、很可惜，因為我們的社會真的只會向一個更惡化的方向沉淪。
In case CPC does not appreciate this then much to our regret our society will only degenerate into a much worse direction
選舉是最文明和最和平的解決問題方法，如果連這種方法也遭人搞亂或扭曲，訂下規矩後又輕率更改，反口覆舌的話，社會只會永無寧日。
Election is the most civilized and peaceful way to resolve problems . If even this way is messed up or distorted the rules laid down are recklessly tampered and the promises are easily broken there will never be days of peace in society
主席，距離區議會選舉不足一星期，我們絕對期望選舉能如期進行。
President it is less than one week before we have the District Council Election . We definitely hope that the election can be held as scheduled
所以，很多同事會說，這次選舉非常接近一次公投。
Hence many colleagues say that this election is akin to a referendum
你覺得政府和警方正確、做得好，還是你覺得示威者有理，社會有很多不滿源於政府處理得不好？
Do you think that the Government and the Police are correct and doing right or do you think that the protesters have good grounds while many social grievances are attributed to the undesirable handling approach of the Government?
在國際上，建制相對的就是反對派，但我覺得在香港，他們不是反對派而是民主派。
On the international level the opposite side of the pro - establishment camp is the opposition camp . But I think in Hong Kong it is not the opposition camp but the democratic camp
如果今次的選舉不能夠如期舉行，我們可以預見社會上的動盪及憤怒只會更嚴重。
If this election cannot be held as scheduled we can foresee more severe turmoil and more anger in society
區議會有400多個議席，經過多年努力，已經得到越來越多資源或在地區規劃上的權力。
DCs have over 400 seats . After many years of efforts they have already obtained more and more resources or power in district planning
不單如此，每一區的區議會往往左右着地區上的公共設施、交通、醫療、衞生等基本民生服務。
Apart from this very often a DC dictates the provision of public facilities including transport medical and health facilities and other basic services related to peoples livelihood
上述117席分為港九和新界兩區，議席共佔整個選委會的10%。
The above mentioned 117 seats were returned by two subsectors namely the Hong Kong and Kowloon District Councils Subsector and the New Territories District Councils Subsector accounting for 10 % of all EC members
雖然在1,200人的選委會的規模似乎很小，但隨時足以左右大局。
Despite their seemingly small number in EC with a membership of 1 200 people they can always influence the result
如果手握500票以上選委會議席，就隨時問鼎特首。
If a candidate could get hold of more than 500 votes from EC he would have a high chance of becoming the Chief Executive
曾俊華和"胡官"的票數加起來超過400票，如果加上117席區議會選委會議席，絕對能夠左右大局。
The number of votes for John TSANG together with WOO Kwok - hing was over 400 votes in total and thus the addition of 117 votes from DC members in EC could certainly sway the result
所以，今次區議會選舉是前所未見最重要的選舉，不能有失。
Therefore this District Council Election is by far the most important election and we cannot miss it
我希望局長聽清楚，千萬不要把香港的前途、安危和社會的安定作賭注。
I hope that the Secretary can listen carefully that you should not gamble with the future safety and social stability of Hong Kong
他想贏，要全面操制，也得要跟隨遊戲規則。
He wants to win and take complete control of the situation but still he has to follow the rules of the game
任何社會運動的最後結果，是想作出一些體制改革。而現時的選舉正是體制容許的機會，讓市民作出一些體制改革。
The ultimate aim of any social movement is to carry out some institutional reforms and this election is exactly providing a chance allowed under the institution for the public to carry out some institutional reforms
今次市民就有機會用選票發聲。
This time the public have an opportunity to voice their views through their votes
如果你說我們非常害怕選舉暴力，敝黨的一位候選人何偉航9月29日在西貢市中心便遭到4名男子襲擊，身受嚴重傷害。
If you say that we are very scared of election violence I can tell you that Stanley HO a candidate from my political party was attacked by four men in the town centre of Sai Kung on 29 September and was seriously injured
主席也知道，每逢選舉也難免會出現碰撞或對罵的情況，我們對此都見怪不怪，亦可以應付。
As the President is aware physical scuffles or political bickering are common during elections and we are prepared to see and handle such things
然而，近日來的暴力場面，真的令我們非常擔心，尤其在看到許多令人震驚的畫面時。
However we are really very much worried about the violence used in some recent cases especially after we have seen some very shocking scenes
例如一位人士只是與暴徒口角，便忽然被人在身上淋潑汽油或天拿水甚麼的，點火後立即成為火人； 亦有一名清潔工無辜被磚頭擊中身亡。
For example a person having a quarrel with rioters was suddenly splashed with gasoline or thinner and his entire body was then turned into a fireball when a fire was set on him . In another case an innocent cleaning worker was killed by a flying brick
就新民黨而言，雖然我們的規模無法與民主建港協進聯盟相比較，但我們還是有超過10個辦公室被破壞，尤其位於上水的辦公室，或許是因為該區那位候選人表現特別好他的對手是林卓廷他的寫字樓曾三度被縱火，而最令人心寒的是，他的辦公室上層就是民居，一旦火勢不受控而波及民居的話，後果實在不堪設想。
As far as the New Peoples Party is concerned although our party can in no way compare with the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong in terms of membership more than 10 of our district offices were vandalized especially the one in Sheung Shui . This may be due to the fact that our candidate running in that constituency has performed exceptionally well―his election opponent is Mr LAM Cheuk - ting―and his office has thus been set on fire thrice . The most frightening fact is that as units on the upper floors of his office are used for residential purpose the consequences would be unthinkable if the fire got out of control and spread to these residential units
這些事件令到我們有多位候選人根本不敢擺設街站。
As a result of these incidents many of our candidates do not even dare to set up street booths
儘管如此，主席，我們也會全力以赴，因為我們知道即將到來的選舉涉及400多萬具有權投票的選民、18個選區的區議會及452名區議員，如果未能進行選舉，市民便沒有區議員為其服務，而452名區議員及其助理將會失業，這將會為香港造成十分巨大的震盪。
That said President we will strive to do our best because we understand that in the upcoming election more than 4 million voters who have the right to vote 18 DCs and 452 DC members are involved . If we cannot hold the election there will be no DC member serving the public while 452 DC members and their assistants will be rendered jobless and this will be a very huge shock to Hong Kong
行政長官曾公開表示不會取消區議會選舉，當然她說的完全是真話，因為香港的法例根本沒有取消選舉這回事。
The Chief Executive has stated publicly that the DC Election will not be cancelled and she was of course telling the truth because there is no such thing as cancellation of an election under the laws of Hong Kong
我也曾翻查法例假如我說錯了，希望局長指正法例只容許政府押後選舉，對嗎？
I have looked up the laws and find that―I hope the Secretary will correct me if I am wrong―the Government is only allowed to postpone an election under the law is that right?
可是，押後選舉並非理想做法，最重要的是保障我們的安全，以及提供公平和公正的環境，令選民可以安心投票，令候選人可以安心進行選舉工程，令政黨的領導層可以安全地落區"拉票"。
However it is not desirable to simply postpone the election and the most important thing is to protect our safety as well as create a fair and just environment in which voters can set their minds at rest and vote candidates can set their minds at rest and launch their electioneering campaign while leaders of political parties can conduct community visits for canvassing purpose
我希望局長在發言時能回應我們的訴求，給我們多派些定心丸。
I hope the Secretary will respond to our aspirations and give us more assurance in this respect when he speaks
主席，你批准這項休會待續議案是適當和及時的。
President it is appropriate and timely for you to permit this adjournment motion
事實上，這數個月來，香港多處出現嚴重暴力事件，暴力之火越燒越烈，本來的和平示威演變成暴力衝突並有人傷亡。
In fact in these few months serious violent incidents have occurred in multiple locations in Hong Kong and the flame of violence has been burning more and more intensely with the initially peaceful protests having morphed into violent clashes with casualties