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馬凱在香港工作多年，一向入境也沒有問題，但為何當他的身份碰巧變得與新聞自由相當有關時，他卻無故被拒絕再來香港？
Victor MALLET has worked in Hong Kong for many years and has encountered no problem in entering Hong Kong before . Why was he refused entry to Hong Kong for no reason when his position happened to be involved with freedom of the press?
返回今天的討論議題。
I will return to the subject of our discussion today
各位，我們不能否認此事與新聞自由有關。
Honourable Members we cannot deny that this incident is related to freedom of the press
國際社會給了我們一個非常大的信號。
The international community has given us a very significant signal
10月初，外國記者會發表聲明，表示十分關注事件，並形容政府做法不尋常。
In early October FCC issued a statement to express its grave concern about the incident and described the Governments approach as unusual
外國記者會表明，如果政府沒有合理解釋，會要求政府撤回決定。
FCC said that if the Government did not provide a reasonable explanation it would ask the Government to withdraw its decision
事件發酵，英國外交及聯邦事務部亦發表聲明，表示高度關注今次事件，要求港府就此事盡快作出解釋，並強調香港是一個"高度自治"的地方，新聞自由是香港的核心價值，必須受到尊重。
The incident fermented . The Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom also issued a statement to express its grave concern about the incident; it asked the Hong Kong Government for an urgent explanation and stressed that Hong Kongs high degree of autonomy and press freedom were central to its way of life and must be respected
國際間已紛紛關注事件。
The international community has become concerned about the incident
毛孟靜議員動議這項議案的目的，是要求官員到本會把事件交代清楚，令關心香港新聞自由的香港人得以心安，以及最低限度平 息國際社會對此事的無謂揣測。
Ms Claudia MOs motion seeks to ask public officers to attend before this Council to give a clear account of the incident so as to put the minds of Hong Kong people who are concerned about freedom of the press at ease; and at least to clarify the doubts arising from the unnecessary speculations in the international community
如果政府連這也不做，怎能進一步解釋為何馬凱無故被拒入境？
If the Government does not even take such actions how can it explain why Victor MALLET was refused entry for no reason?
香港的新聞自由得來不易。
Freedom of the press in Hong Kong is not easy to come by
他們既要面對本身機構的辦公室文化，而這可能正在影響新聞自由和專業自主，同時亦要面對周邊的大環境。
They have to face the office culture of their news organizations which may be affecting freedom of the press and professional independence and at the same time they must also face the general environment
如果香港失去了新聞自由，又或新聞自由受到衝擊，我們真的無法把一個我們最引以自豪的香港留給我們的下一代。
If freedom of the press in Hong Kong is lost or challenged we will not be able to hand over Hong Kong which we take pride in to our next generation
總統傑佛遜有一句名言，大家都耳熟能詳："如果要我在政府與報紙中二擇其一，我會毫不猶豫地選擇報紙。
Members may be familiar with this famous quote from President Thomas JEFFERSON Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter
因為報紙代表第四權，負責監察整個政府。
That is because the press represents the fourth power which is responsible for monitoring the government
政府是一個有公權力的機關，它一旦濫權......
A government is an organization with public powers but if it abuses its power this incident is a case in point
"我記得列根說過一句很有意思的話："政府並不是解決問題的方法，政府本身才是問題所在。
I remember that President Ronald REAGAN once said these meaningful words government is not the solution to our problem government IS the problem
今次事件之所以牽動國際社會的關注，莫過於港府事後的回應真是太難看了。
This incident has aroused the concern of the international community because the Governments response is really too disgraceful
本來事件的覆蓋層面並不太廣闊，現在卻越演越烈，衝擊着我們今天討論的核心問題新聞自由。
Initially the incident did not have a wide coverage; but the development has now become intense since freedom of the press the central issue of our discussion today has been challenged
新聞自由有多重要？
How important is freedom of the press?
如果沒有新聞自由，我們過去便無法在這個會議廳揭露種種社會問題，不會知道律政司司長的寓所有僭建情況，不會知道社會上很多與公眾利益相關的事宜。
Without it we would not be able to disclose many social problems in this Chamber in the past; we would not know there are unauthorized building works at the residence of the Secretary for Justice; and we would not be able to learn about many social issues which concern public interest
就今次事件，美國商會已發出聲明表示，港府拒絕向馬凱續發工作簽證，是向外界發出一個令人憂慮的信息：沒有新聞自由，資本市 場不能有效運作，商業和貿易也不能可靠地進行。
Regarding this incident the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has issued a statement . It states that the Hong Kong Governments rejection of a renewal of work visa for Victor MALLET sends a worrying signal and without a free press capital markets cannot properly function and business and trade cannot be reliably conducted
歐洲聯盟駐港澳辦事處發言人表示，歐盟正密切留意事件，希望香港政府澄清拒絕向一名記者發出簽證的原因。
The spokesperson for the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao said that the European Union would keep a close watch on the incident and hoped that the Hong Kong Government would clearly explain the reasons for its refusal to grant the journalist a visa
歐盟又指，香港新聞自由本受《基本法》和《公民權利和政治權利國際公約》所保障，如今卻引起疑問。
It also pointed out that the incident has cast doubts on the freedom of the press in Hong Kong which is protected by the Basic Law and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
大法官休戈․布萊克曾說："只有自由而不受牽制的新聞，才能有效揭露政府之弊。
Justice Hugo BLACK said Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government
新聞自由是否虛無縹緲？
Is freedom of the press a vague concept?
你可以說它觸摸不到，不是具體的存在，但你最少可以從一個城市的氣氛，感受到這個城市是否擁有這種自由。
You can say it is intangible as its existence is not physical but one can at least tell whether a city has freedom of the press from its atmosphere
不論立場如何，我深信建制派議員也不想這種事情發生。
I strongly believe that pro - establishment Members despite their stance do not wish to see the occurrence of such kind of incident
主席，我開始發言時以謝議員作為例子，希望他不要介意。
President I cited Mr Paul TSE as an example when I started to speak; I hope he does not mind
是美國商會太敏感，說錯話了嗎？
Is the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong too sensitive and has it made an improper comment?
這是一個真心的警號，值得我們深思。
The warning given in good faith is worthy of our serious consideration
新聞自由得來不易，我們十分寄望有一天，香港在世界新聞自由指數的排名能重拾聲威。
Freedom of the press is not easy to come by . We very much hope that one day Hong Kong will have a better ranking in the Press Freedom Index again
在這事件發生前，大家對沉降根本不太認識，我也不太認識。
Before this incident people actually did not know much about settlement . Neither did I
我們感激的是，發現沙中線嚴重沉降事件之前，元朗區剛巧有一個最真實的例子教育全香港市民，原來沉降有這麼大的影響和危險。
We are grateful that before the incident of serious settlement concerning the Shatin to Central Link SCL was uncovered it happened that there was a most practical example in Yuen Long District teaching all the people of Hong Kong that settlement could pose such a great impact and danger . I wish to give some responses as the start
所以，我當然要作出最具誠意的呼籲，因為我來自受害災區，元朗區飽受沉降影響之苦。
Hence I certainly need to make a most sincere appeal since I came from an afflicted district . Yuen Long District has been bitterly affected by settlement . The occurrence of settlement of the viaduct piers at Yuen Long Station was like a stone tossed into the water raising a thousand ripples
元朗站的高架橋出現沉降，一石激起千重 浪，接着是天水圍天榮站，兩個地點展示了有關沉降的不同問題，元朗的高架橋沉降，讓我們認識沉降是甚麼，而天榮站則讓我們認識"搬龍門"的準則。
What came next was the Tin Wing Station in Tin Shui Wai . The two places have shown different problems relating to settlement . The settlement of viaduct piers in Yuen Long has taught us what settlement is whereas the issue of the Tin Wing Station has made us aware of the criteria for moving the goalposts
最豈有此理的是"毛姨姨"不知道此事我曾經向局長提出口頭質詢。
What is most unacceptable is―Auntie MO does not know this―I had raised an oral question to the Secretary
殊不知，第二天煤氣公司印證了這點，有4條喉管曾經出現煤氣滲漏的情況。
Sure enough Towngas confirmed this on the following day . There had been gas leakage from four pipes
各位，不是這樣的，現在問題嚴重至有煤氣喉管滲漏，會展站甚至有水管角度變形，這些情況歷歷在目，在整個立法會休會期間，我們每天均在處理沉降問題。
Now the problem is so serious that there has been leakage from gas pipes . At the Exhibition Centre Station there has even been angular distortion of pipes . Such situations are still vivid in our minds
要挽回公眾對香港大型工程的信心，便應該從過去的錯誤，找出種種問題的真相，而不是採取一種傲慢的態度，表示"我說OK就OK"；這金句已浪費了我們數個月的時間。
To restore public confidence in large - scale projects in Hong Kong it should find out the truth about all the problems from the past mistakes rather than adopting an arrogant attitude saying If I say it is OK then it is . This famous remark has already wasted several months of our time
我們應該抱持實事求是的態度。
We should hold a pragmatic attitude
今天的議案正正是要處理此事，而我相當關心的，就是沉降問題。
The motion today precisely seeks to deal with this matter and my utmost concern is the settlement issue
《條例》是一把"尚方寶劍"，自有它需要出鞘之時。
PP Ordinance is an imperial sword which should be drawn where necessary
這次事件關乎全港的公眾利益，令多個地區的居民人心惶惶，令市民擔心其物業有沒有問題，甚至煤氣管會否因而受影響。
This incident concerns public interest across the whole territory . It has caused anxiety among residents in various districts making members of the public worry whether their properties have any problem and even whether the gas pipes will be consequently affected
當然，今天的議案並不只討論沉降，還有石屎、鋼筋等許多其他問題，很多同事已論述這些問題，我不想重複。
Certainly the motion today is not simply about settlement . There are many other problems such as concrete steel reinforcement bars etc . Many Honourable colleagues have spoken on these problems so I am not going to repeat them
難道這眾多不滿，仍未能促使他們按下"贊成"的按鈕嗎？
Is such immense dissatisfaction still unable to urge them to press the Yes button?
許多市民也在想，如果立法會能夠發揮作用，也算是為市民上演了一場好戲，原來議員真的關注市民的安危。
Many members of the public hold that if the Legislative Council can serve its purposes it can be regarded as having staged a good show for the public . It turns out that Members do care about public safety
工程有否令附近樓宇出現問題？
Has the project caused any problem to the buildings nearby?
除了這64個監測點外，還有否其他地方發生問題？
Apart from these 64 monitoring points did any problem arise at any other place?
前者調查紅磡站有否偷工減料，後者調查沉降及監管的問題，實在是兩件不同的事。
They are not in conflict with each other . The former probes into whether there was jerry - building at Hung Hom Station whereas the latter will inquire into the settlement and monitoring issues . They are indeed two different matters
所以，我懇請各位同事就引用《條例》的議案投贊成票。
Hence I implore Honourable colleagues to vote for the motion on invoking PP Ordinance
議案的關鍵詞是"無故拒絕"，但堂堂特區政府絕不會毫無理由地做一個決定。
The key words of the motion are for no reason but a dignified SAR Government certainly would not make a decision for no reason
香港是一個自由港、一個開放的城市，每年有很多遊客、商人和參與國際交流的人來，哪怕有些人持有不同的政治立場。
Being a free port and an open city Hong Kong attracts a lot of tourists and businessmen each year . Many people come to Hong Kong for international exchanges disregarding of their divergent political positions
我不知道是否因為她的國籍問題，被美國當局認為她可能與恐怖分子有聯繫。
I wonder whether the problem lied with her nationality as the authorities in the United States might think that she had connection with the terrorists
亦有人分析這可能與她的國籍有關。
There was a saying that the refusal was probably due to her nationality
其實，一個在危難之中仍然捍衞新聞自由的記者去領獎，都被一個高舉自由旗幟的國家拒絕入境，這是一個莫大的諷刺。
In fact it is a great irony that a journalist who upholds press freedom in dire peril cannot enter the country which upholds the banner of freedom to receive an award
這是回歸前港英政府的粗暴做法。
This was a heavy - handed approach adopted by the British Hong Kong Government before the reunification
說一個與政治無關的例子。
Let me cite a case unrelated to politics
著名生物學家、北京大學生命科學聯合中心主任饒毅在美國工作20多年，2007年他放棄美國國籍，回中國貢獻。
RAO Yi a renowned biologist and director of the Centre of Life Sciences at Peking University had worked in the United States for some 20 years . He relinquished his United States citizenship and returned to China in 2007 to contribute to his country
他在2016年參加學術交流時，被美國拒絕簽證。
When he intended to join an academic exchange in 2016 he was not granted a visa by the United States
這與學術有關，完全與政治無關，難道美國又打壓學術自由？
Since this was related to academic studies and unrelated to politics was the United States suppressing academic freedom?
其實，他們心中都有一個雙重標準。
In fact they uphold double standards deep in their hearts
對於外國，他們認為甚麼都是對的；對特區政府，就事無大小，都用放大鏡來看，用陰謀論來看。
In their view foreign governments are always right in whatever they do; but for the SAR Government all matters important or trivial must be examined with a magnifying glass and a conspiracy theory
其實，我非常同意就各個案例，每個地方，包括美國，不一定 需要提供解釋，因為始終每個地方都享有入境審批權。
In fact I very much agree that as far as all the cases are concerned each place including the United States does not need to offer any explanation for each place has the power of vetting and approving applications for entry
終有一天會世界大同，但現今世界仍然有國界，仍然有主權國家，需要有出入境管制。
The whole world may one day be united as one but now national boundaries still exist sovereign states still exist and immigration controls are thus needed
任何人士如果被某國家或地區政府認為可能危及國家安全或社會利益，都不會被批入境。
If any person is considered by the government of a country or a region to jeopardize national security or social interest he will be denied entry
我相信這是一個文明社會的正常標準。
I believe this complies with the norms of a civilized society
本來議案的確沒有甚麼值得討論，但我越聽越覺得離題，而離題又反而令這項辯論有意義。
The motion was originally not worth discussing but as I listened to Members speeches I noted that they had deviated from the topic . And such deviation has instead made this motion meaningful
我們的紅線是堅決反對"港獨"，不能讓"港獨"在香港有任何苗頭和發展空間，因為這對香港的"一國兩制"是致命打擊，對我們的國家民族會帶來嚴重破壞、災難。
Our bottom line is to firmly oppose Hong Kong independence . We must nip Hong Kong independence in the bud and suppress any room for its development in Hong Kong for it will deal a fatal blow to one country two systems of Hong Kong bringing severe damage and calamities to our country and nation
蘇聯四分五裂之後，民生凋敝，我們的國家是否要步蘇聯後塵？
After the breakup of the Soviet Union people have lived in misery . Should our country follow in the footsteps of the Soviet Union?
不同國家的確有不同的歷史和背景，但我們的國家中國自秦漢以來，已經是一個很強、大一統的國家。
Different countries indeed have different history and backgrounds but our country China has been a strong and unified country since the Qin and Han dynasties
我們的民族智慧是，凡是國家分裂，必定生靈塗炭，民不聊生。
Our national wisdom is that secession certainly means the loss of peoples lives and widespread destitution
我們這2,000多年的經驗，說明我們中國人要團結，國家才能強大，才能有發展，我們才能安居樂業，才能有好的生活。
Our experience over the past 2 000 years or so has indicated that only when we Chinese are united can our country be strong and development can proceed hence we can live and work in contentment and live a better life
因此，對於任何獨立的苗頭，哪怕涉及人數少，我們也不能掉以輕心。
For this reason we must not relax our vigilance for any suggestions concerning independence no matter how few people are involved
身為負責任的政府的官員，保安局局長與身為議員的我們，對於危害國家民族的事情、"港獨"的思潮，必須防微杜漸。
The Secretary for Security as an official of a responsible Government and we as Members must guard against the ideology of Hong Kong independence that harms our country and nation
我們不應打着自由的旗號，任由其發揚壯大。
We should not allow it to develop and flourish under the banner of freedom
某人如果明知一件事不對，卻提供一個平台讓別人做，其實是幫兇。
If a person clearly knows that it is not right to do something but provides a platform for others to take that action he is actually their accomplice
這群人口說不支持"港獨"，實際也是推動"港獨"的幫兇，明修棧道，暗渡陳倉。
While these people claim that they do not support Hong Kong independence they are actually accomplices who help promote Hong Kong independence . They have adopted an insidious approach to achieve a disguised ignoble end
這些破壞"一國兩制"、違法違憲的事情，我們都難以接受。
We can hardly accept such unconstitutional and illegal acts that jeopardize one country two systems
英國哲學家約翰․密爾在《論自由》中提出兩個觀點，即如果一個人的行為不涉及其他人的利益或社會秩序，便不應該受到規管，但如果他的行為影響其他人、社會秩序或公眾利益，這種行為便不妥，應受到規管。
English philosopher John Stuart MILL raised two points in his book On Liberty that is a persons behaviour should not be subject to regulation if it does not involve other peoples interest or social order but if his behaviour affects other people social order or public interest it is then inappropriate and should be subject to regulation
我剛才談及有人在香港鼓吹"港獨"，我必須強調，鼓吹和一般性的討論是兩個概念，我們現在或多或少是在討論，但我們一定不是鼓吹。
As for my remarks just now on some people in Hong Kong advocating Hong Kong independence I must stress that advocacy and general discussion are two concepts . We are now more or less discussing Hong Kong independence but we are certainly not advocating it
陳浩天則是赤裸裸地鼓吹"港獨"。
Andy CHAN however has been blatantly advocating Hong Kong independence
他的香港民族黨被禁，就是因為他在黨綱中明目張膽推動"港獨"。
The reason for prohibiting the operation of his Hong Kong National Party HKNP is his flagrant promotion of Hong Kong independence in its manifesto
他的言論其實也不符合《基本法》。
In fact his remarks are also not in compliance with the Basic Law
當然，有些人說現時沒有法例禁止人討論"港獨"，所以我覺得特區政府要適時凝聚社會共識，推動就《基本法》第二十三條立法。
Certainly some say that there are no laws that prohibit people from discussing Hong Kong independence these days . Therefore I believe that the SAR Government should forge a social consensus at an opportune time and proceed to enact legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law
《基本法》寫明，"香港特別行政區應自行立法禁止任何叛國、分裂國家、煽動叛亂、顛覆中央人民政府及竊取國家機密的行為"。
The Basic Law stipulates that [t]he Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall enact laws on its own to prohibit any act of treason secession sedition subversion against the Central Peoples Government or theft of state secrets
任何含含混混、單擋掩護都是沒有意思的。
Any ambiguity or shielding is pointless
代理主席，毛孟靜議員議案的辯論本來是沒有意思的，但最後變得有意思，因為照妖鏡照出了部分反對派我不想說全部，我不想一竹篙打一船人口裏說不贊成"港獨"，其實內心希望不斷為"港獨"製造空間，製造一個以自由之名推動"港獨"之實的平台。
Deputy President the debate on Ms Claudia MOs motion was originally devoid of any meaning but it has ultimately become meaningful for a Foe - Glass has exposed some opposition Members―I do not want to tar all opposition Members with the same brush―who claim that they do not support Hong Kong independence but actually hope to constantly create room for Hong Kong independence and create a platform for promoting Hong Kong independence in the name of freedom
毛孟靜議員及林卓廷議員會根據《立法會條例》各自動議一項議案，該兩項議案的主題均涉及沙田至中環線的建造工程。
Ms Claudia MO and Mr LAM Cheuk - ting will each move a motion under the Legislative Council Ordinance and the subject matter of the two motions is concerned with the construction works of the Shatin to Central Link
秘書處已書面通知議員，本會會就這兩項議案進行合併辯論。
The Secretariat has informed Members in writing that this Council will proceed to a joint debate on the two motions
合併辯論完畢後，本會會先表決毛孟靜議員的議案。
After the joint debate has come to a close this Council will first proceed to vote on Ms Claudia MOs motion
不論毛孟靜議員的議案是否獲得通過，林卓廷議員均可動議他的議案。
Irrespective of whether Ms Claudia MOs motion is passed or not Mr LAM Cheuk - ting may move his motion
我會先請毛孟靜議員發言及動議她的議案，然後請林卓廷議員發言，但他在現階段不可動議他的議案。
I will first call upon Ms Claudia MO to speak and move her motion . Then I will call upon Mr LAM Cheuk - ting to speak but he may not move his motion at this stage
主席，我發言支持毛孟靜議員根據《基本法》第七十三條第五項及第十項動議的議案，傳召現時正準備離開會議廳的保安局局長李家超，以及入境事務處處長，到本會解釋香港特別行政區無故拒絕向馬凱先生簽發工作證一事。
President I speak in support of Ms Claudia MOs motion moved under Article 735 and 10 of the Basic Law to summon the Secretary for Security John LEE who is now preparing to leave the Chamber and the Director of Immigration to explain before the Council the refusal of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region SAR Government to renew for no reason the work visa of Mr Victor MALLET
主席，我想引述一項很有趣的評論，就是《環球時報》對馬凱事件的評論，它表示"少一個馬凱，香港的言論自由不會受損"，即香港的言論自由不會因為馬凱而減少。
President I would like to quote a very interesting comment which is the comment of Global Times on the Victor MALLET incident . It says One less MALLET will not bring down Hong Kongs freedom of speech meaning that Hong Kongs freedom of speech will not be reduced because of MALLET
它認為政府的針對性行為不會對言論自由構成確實損害，亦不會使香港失色。
It holds that the targeted action of the Government would not inflict substantial damage on freedom of speech nor tarnish Hong Kong
主席，在馬凱事件後，香港的不同外資及商界人士，以至美國國會中國事務委員會主席魯比奧和英國外相侯俊偉，均就事件作出評論和批評，並要求解釋。
President after the MALLET incident Hong Kongs foreign investors and business sector as well as Chairman of the Congressional - Executive Commission on China Marco RUBIO and British Foreign Secretary Jeremy HUNT have all made comments and criticisms about the incident and demanded an explanation
由此可見，這絕非單純是一名記者不獲批工作簽證的普通事件。
From this it can be seen that the incident is not purely an ordinary incident where a journalist was not issued a work visa
英國外相侯俊偉說得很清楚，這是有政治動機的行為。
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy HUNT made it very clear that this move was politically motivated
《基本法》第四十一條亦訂明，在香港特別行政區境內的香港居民以外的其他人，依法享有《基本法》規定的香港居民的權利和自由。"一國兩制"、"港人治港"和"高度自治"已成為謊話，我們正慢慢步進"一國一制"，與大陸拉平。
According to the Basic Law the set of rules and laws in Hong Kong is completely different from that of the Mainland and all Hong Kong people enjoy freedom of speech of association and of the press
他可能曾在店鋪裏投毒，甚至是老闆看到他昨晚在店鋪門口小便，很多不同的原因。
He might have put poison in the food of the shop or the boss might have seen him urinate at the shop entrance the night before or there might be other reasons
陳志全議員認為"畫公仔要畫出腸"，如果他真的在店鋪門口小便，或在食物裏投毒，老闆應說出來，他也不是沒有道理。
Mr CHAN Chi - chuen said the authorities should state the obvious . Thus if the customer had urinated at the shop entrance or had put poison in the food the boss should have spelled it out . Mr CHANs argument is not invalid either
如果特區政府事事都要向公眾交代，當然有助提高知情權和透明度，但對事情卻可能無益。
If the SAR Government has to explain everything to the public it will certainly help in enhancing the right to know and transparency but it may not do any good to the case
鄺俊宇議員又說，應該給政府機會到來解釋，如果說完之後，他可能會接受。
Mr KWONG Chun - yu also said that the Government should be given a chance to explain and he might accept the Governments explanation
政府每解釋一件事，反對派一定會挑骨頭，問題絕對會比答案多。
After the Government has given an explanation opposition Members will definitely find fault with it and will raise more questions than the Government can handle . I am only guessing this time
我們回到最根本的問題，香港人可撫心自問，馬凱或FCC的這類型人士來香港，究竟是否真的為香港帶來利益？
Let us return to the fundamental question . Hong Kong people should honestly ask themselves Will it really be beneficial to Hong Kong to let Victor MALLET or other FCC members like him come to Hong Kong?
單是陳浩天到FCC宣揚"港獨"，而FCC提供平台，做法已經對香港無益，嚴重衝擊《基本法》及我們中華人民共和國的憲法。
The acts of Andy CHAN going to FCC to advocate Hong Kong independence and FCC providing a platform for him to do so have not benefited Hong Kong and have seriously contravened the Basic Law and the Constitution of the Peoples Republic of China
"我們愛國愛港人士可能會接受這解釋，但反對派卻不會。
While we who love the country and Hong Kong would accept this explanation opposition Members would not
香港市民感到很混亂。
Hong Kong people would be very confused then
我覺得馬凱這個人可憐，為甚麼？
I think Victor MALLET is pathetic why?
因為我確實不知道他是否真正的搞手，如果FCC才是真正為陳浩天提供宣揚"港獨"的平台，馬凱便不是唯一要負責的人，整個FCC都要思考，政府會否繼續把地方租給他們？
I honestly do not know if he is the real organizer . If it is FCC which actually provides the platform for Andy CHAN to advocate Hong Kong independence Victor MALLET should not be the only one to be held responsible . The Government should consider whether it should continue to lease the premises to FCC
這事件絕對與新聞自由無關，純粹因為有人衝擊《基本法》，想搞"港獨"，提供子彈給"港獨"人士，我覺得不該這樣。
This incident is not related to freedom of the press at all . It is an incident in which the Basic Law is contravened as someone intended to promote Hong Kong independence and provided ammunition for Hong Kong independence activists . I think such acts should not be tolerated
因此，我想了很久，究竟我們未來的路應如何走下去？
Thus I have considered for a long time about the way forward
香港應否繼續在反對派這種抹黑下繼續生活？
Should Hong Kong people continue to live under the smearing of the opposition camp?
何俊賢議員，請繼續發言。
Mr Steven HO please continue
這不是政治，也不是制度的問題，其實，香港市民為何會選擇許智峯，真的不是因為議員的質素，而是因為立場，甚至是他們背後的選舉機器等問題。
The problem does not relate to politics or the system . In fact Hong Kong people elected Mr HUI Chi - fung not because of his quality but because of his stance or even because of the electoral machinery of the democrats and so on
如果我們的行動或立場的確與中央一致，反對派便扣我們帽子，指我們是橡皮圖章，我不能接受。
If opposition Members label us as rubber stamps just because our actions and stances are consistent with those of the Central Government I cannot accept it
因此，我希望各位反對派議員，不要每件事都扣我們帽子，我知道這可能是他們在選舉中生存的方式。
Thus I hope that opposition Members will not pin labels on us in each and every matter although I understand that this may be their way to survive in elections
如果議員不扣我帽子，便不能製造敵人，選票亦可能無從得手。
If Members do not pin a label on me they cannot create an enemy and may not obtain any votes as a result
但歸根究底，今次馬凱事件應否繼續燃燒下去？
But after all should we let the MALLET incident continue to burn?
我認為這對香港的確無益，應該在此停止。
I think it will really do Hong Kong no good and we should stop it now
但我再重申，FCC為陳浩天宣揚"港獨"提供平台，是我作為香港人所不能接受的。
However I must reiterate that the provision of a platform for Andy CHAN to advocate Hong Kong independence by FCC is something I cannot accept as a Hongkonger