Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
社會高度關注"一地兩檢"的安排是否符合中國憲法和《基本法》、內地口岸區會否限制香港人的權利、高鐵遇上事故時的緊急逃生安排等，均不是審議《條例草案》時遇到的最大困難，因為政府已回應了這些疑慮，並在補充文件中對有關問題逐一釐清。
Issues such as the publics concerns about whether the co - location arrangement is in conformity with the Constitution of China and the Basic Law whether Hong Kong peoples rights would be restricted in the Mainland Port Area and what emergency escape arrangements would be adopted should accidents happen on the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL are not the greatest difficulties encountered during the examination of the Bill . The Government had already responded to all such concerns and had in the supplementary documents clarified all the questions raised
代理主席，過程中最難以應付的，是對"一地兩檢"抱懷疑態度的反對派議員，他們不斷重複提問，屢次衝出座位，製造混亂場面，更刻意離開會議室，意圖製造流會等。
Deputy President the biggest difficulties encountered during the scrutiny process were the opposition Members scepticism about the co - location arrangement . They kept asking the same questions always dashing out of their seats creating confusion . They also deliberately left the conference room in an attempt to abort the meeting
他們無所不用其極來燃燒時間，企圖阻撓我們審議《條例草案》。
They used every possible means to waste time and tried to hinder our examination of the Bill
幸好，法案委員會主席葉劉淑儀議員每每在關鍵時刻作出果斷決定，讓《條例草案》能如期提交立法會進行二讀。
Luckily Mrs Regina IP Chairman of the Bills Committee had time and again made a resolute decision at critical moments thus enabling the Bill to be submitted to the Legislative Council as scheduled to be read the second time
高鐵是接通香港與內地的交通工具，是香港融入國家經濟發展大局的重要管道，是振興香港經濟的大動脈。
XRL is a means of transport that connects Hong Kong to the Mainland . It is an important channel enabling Hong Kong to integrate into the economy of the entire country . It is a main artery revitalizing Hong Kongs economy
正所謂"路通則人通，人通則財通"，"一地兩檢"是最方便、最節省成本的邊檢方法。
As the saying goes Where there is a road there are people; where there are people there is money . The co - location arrangement is the most convenient and cost - effective way of border control
西九龍站實施"一地兩檢"後，乘客便可以一次過在站內完成香港和內地的通關手續，方便快捷，無須提着行李上車下車，又不用多次檢查證件。
After the implementation of the co - location arrangement at the West Kowloon Station passengers can undergo Hong Kong and Mainland immigration and customs clearance procedures at the Station conveniently without having to carry the luggage to board and alight trains or having their identity documents checked multiple times
既然香港已回歸中國，選擇便利港人和旅客的邊檢安排，試問又有甚麼值得爭議？
As Hong Kong has returned to China what is so controversial about implementing a border control arrangement that provides convenience to Hong Kong people and passengers?
粵港澳大灣區的藍圖已逐漸成形，香港在創科產業、金融業、專業服務業等均具有優勢，只要我們願意融入國家發展大局，鞏固自身的優勢，即使環球經濟形勢不穩，相信香港仍然可以保持穩步增長的勢頭，開拓更多發展空間。
The blueprint of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Bay Area is gradually taking shape . With its edges in industries such as innovation and technology financial and professional services if Hong Kong is willing to integrate into our countrys comprehensive development and strengthen its own advantages it will still maintain a steady growth even in the midst of a volatile global economic environment and find more room for development
在未來日子，香港與大灣區9個城市的交流必定更加頻繁，高鐵正好是促進城市之間經濟交流的主要工具，方便香港專才北上發展。
In the days to come there will be even more frequent exchanges between Hong Kong and nine major cities in the Bay Area and XRL is the major means of transport promoting economic exchanges among these cities . It will also facilitate Hong Kongs professional talents to seek development opportunities in China
政府多次解釋，根據《條例草案》第6條及《合作安排》第四條就內地口岸區法律適用範圍及管轄權劃分的規定，內地口岸區的範圍，視為處於香港以外並處於內地以內。
The Government has explained time and again that in accordance with the application of laws and the delineation of jurisdiction stipulated in clause 6 of the Bill and Article 4 of the Co - operation Arrangement the Mainland Port Area is regarded as an area lying outside Hong Kong but lying within the Mainland
這項條款是香港及內地為了落實"一地兩檢"實際運作需要而達成的協議，這做法並非甚麼新鮮事，2007年《深圳灣口岸港方口岸區條例》也有類似的條款。
This is an agreement between Hong Kong and the Mainland to meet the practical need for the implementation of the co - location arrangement . Such an approach is nothing new as there are similar provisions in the Shenzhen Bay Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance enacted in 2007
"一地兩檢"安排並非香港獨有，過去數十年，全球已有多個地方實施"一地兩檢"，例如英國與法國早於1994年就海峽固定通道設立聯檢管制安排。
The co - location arrangement in Hong Kong is not unique . Co - location arrangements have been implemented in many places in the world in the past few decades . For example the United Kingdom and France agreed to implement a co - location arrangement for the Channel Fixed Link in 1994
有關安排於2001年推展至歐洲之星客運火車的選定車站，2003年更推展至提供橫越海峽渡輪服務的選定港口。
The arrangement was extended to selected passenger train stations of Eurostar in 2001 and selected cross - Channel ferry ports in 2003 . As a cross - boundary high - speed rail the Eurostar is featured to implement the juxtaposed control arrangements ie
作為跨境高鐵，歐洲之星其中一個特點，就是英法兩國在邊檢上實施"一地兩檢"的"並置邊境管制"，即兩國互相在對方境內指定的車站或港口，設置檢查站，由派駐該國的海關、移民局和警察等執法人員進行檢查，提前為跨境旅客辦理入境和檢疫等手續。
a co - location arrangement in both the United Kingdom and France . Each country will set up checkpoints at selected train stations or ferry ports in the territory of the other country to be manned by its own customs immigration and police officers . Cross - boundary passengers will go through immigration and quarantine clearance in advance
當旅客抵達目的地後，便無須辦理任何手續直接入境。
When they arrive at the destination they can immediately enter the county without having to go through any procedures again
這些外國例子，都是先訂立雙方協議，再進行當地立法，與香港今次的"一地兩檢"安排相似，做法符合國際標準，合法合憲，亦尊重"一國兩制"精神。
In these examples of overseas countries a mutual agreement was signed by both sides to be followed by enactment of local legislation . This practice is very similar to the co - location arrangement adopted in Hong Kong . The co - location arrangement complies with international standards is lawful and constitutional and respects the spirit of one country two systems
有人擔心在內地口岸區，包括在行駛中的列車內，港人的自由和權利受到限制，這顯然是杞人憂天。
Some people worry that in the Mainland Port Area including in the train in motion Hong Kong peoples freedom and rights will be restricted . Such a worry is obviously unwarranted
大家有權選擇搭不搭高鐵，如果不認同有關安排，不接受"一地兩檢"，大可不坐高鐵，改乘其他火車或飛機往內地，又或使用自己認為可保障自身權利的交通工具。
One has the right to choose whether to take XRL or not . If he does not endorse such an arrangement and does not accept the co - location arrangement he can very well refuse to travel by XRL and can travel to the Mainland by other trains or by plane or by any other means of transport which will protect his own rights
正所謂"各處鄉村各處例"，即使不認同鄰村的規矩，但要入村，理應也要尊重別人的行事方式，遵守當地的法律。
As the saying goes each village has its own rules even if one does not agree to the rules concerned if he enters the village he should respect the practices of the village and comply with its rules
有議員形容"一地兩檢"是把香港人的權利斷送，這陰謀論源於他們對香港政府和內地政府的不信任，無論召開多少次會議，辯論多少個小時，也無法解開這個結。
Some Members claimed that the co - location arrangement would deprive Hong Kong people of their rights . Such a conspiracy theory is originated from their distrust of the Governments of Hong Kong and the Mainland . No matter how many meetings are held and how many hours the debate lasts such kind of suspicion and distrust cannot be dispelled
舉例而言，香港人較為擔心個人資料會否在不知情、無授權的情況下被擷取。
For example Hong Kong people are relatively concerned about their personal data being retrieved without their knowledge in an unauthorized manner
曾有議員問政府，內地部門是否有權直接從香港流動網絡服務供應商蒐集證據，調查在內地口岸區發生的案件或罪案，政府答覆說，服務供應商的經營由香港特區依據特區法律規管，屬保留事項。
A Member once asked the Government if Mainland authorities were empowered to collect evidence directly from the telecommunication service providers in Hong Kong in their investigation of cases or crimes that happen in the Mainland Port Area . According to the Government telecommunication service providers operating in Hong Kong is regulated by the SAR Government in accordance with the laws of the SAR and these are reserved matters
因此，在內地口岸區提供服務的香港電訊商可否披露顧客資料的問題，受香港法律規管，內地法律並不適用。
Hence the disclose of customers information by a Hong Kong telecommunication service provider operating in the Mainland Port Area is regulated by Hong Kong laws and the Mainland laws do not apply
我認為香港法例已合理地保障港人的權益，即使反對派議員不相信內地政府，也不應該不相信香港的法律制度，我預見不到香港會斷送甚麼。
I think the laws of Hong Kong can reasonably protect Hong Kong peoples rights . Even if opposition Members distrust the Mainland Government they should not distrust the legal system of Hong Kong and I cannot foresee that Hong Kong will forfeit anything
反對派議員的懷疑態度和提出陰謀論，拒絕接受新事物，固步自封，這種表面上有原則的姿態，卻會令香港錯失很多良機，以致落後於其他亞洲城市。
Opposition Members being sceptical put forward a conspiracy theory and refuse to accept new ideas and make progress . They seem to adhere to principles but the price is that Hong Kong has missed many opportunities and is now lagging behind other Asian cities
主席，早前兩次公聽會，大部分出席的市民都支持"一地兩檢"，自稱尊重民意的反對派議員，今次對民意卻視而不見，對政府的解釋聽而不聞。
President at the two public hearings held earlier most of the attendants were supportive of the co - location arrangement . Opposition Members who claim to respect public views seem to have turned a blind eye and totally ignore the Governments explanation
這種種行為對香港發展沒半點幫助，只會拖住香港前進的後腿。
All these are detrimental to Hong Kongs development and will only hinder its progress
為了令高鐵可在2018年第三季順利通車，造福香港市民，我支持盡快通過《條例草案》，亦支持大會主席作限時辯論。
In order to facilitate the commissioning of XRL in the third quarter of 2018 to benefit the general public I support the expeditious passage of the Bill as well as the Presidents decision to limit the debate time
便是"有你玩，無人玩"、"政府、保皇黨大晒"。
It means only you are allowed to play but no one else and the Government and the royalists dominate
由高鐵超支撥款至修改《議事規則》，再由審議《條例草案》至今天的《條例草案》二讀程序，每一步、每一個關鍵位也守得滴水不漏，層層相扣，不容許《條例草案》有任何閃失，亦不容許社會大眾對《條例草案》有任何質疑，究竟所謂何事？
From the approval of additional funding to cover the cost overruns for the XRL project to the amendment of the Rules of Procedure and then from the scrutiny of the Bill to the Second Reading of the Bill today every step and every critical point have been guarded tightly and firmly with one linking another . Nothing is allowed to go wrong with the Bill and no one in the public is allowed to raise any questions
這是何等重要的政治任務？
What is it all about? . What kind of important political task is this?
代理主席，9年前，本會在審議廣深港高速鐵路香港段工程項目時，公民黨幾位前輩議員曾就"一地兩檢"未有解決方案而貿然通過興建高鐵的計劃，提出了非常慎重的警告：現實中根本沒有符合《基本法》的"一地兩檢"方案。
Deputy President nine years ago when this Council examined the works project of the Hong Kong Section of XRL several senior Members my predecessors in the Legislative Council from the Civic Party already raised a serious warning about approving the XRL project before solving the co - location arrangement . In reality there was no co - location arrangement that could comply with the Basic Law
時任運輸及房屋局局長鄭汝樺當時亦只採取拖字訣，指政府一定會找到所謂的折衷方法，結果是9年後，政府所提出的方案同樣是違憲而無法立足於《基本法》。
The then Secretary for Transport and Housing Eva CHENG only adopted a stalling tactic saying that the Government would eventually find an expedient solution . Subsequently nine years later the proposal put forward by the Government is still unconstitutional and in breach of the Basic Law
當年公民黨前輩在議會內提出的警告，非常不幸地，今天一一應驗。
Very unfortunately the warning raised by former Members from the Civic Party has turned out to be true
當然，政府及保皇黨要完成他們的"硬任務"，對議員的警告不為所動，而今天《條例草案》的結果其實可以預知。
Of course to accomplish the non - negotiable task the Government and the royalists paid no heed to the warning . Actually the outcome of the Bill today is foreseeable
形勢比人強，我們未必能夠成功阻止《條例草案》通過，但作為議員，監察政府是我們的天職，指出政府的錯誤，亦是我們的責任，我必須代表公民黨就《條例草案》的數個重大缺失，在這裏說清楚，立此存照。
We have to submit to circumstances and it is unlikely that we can stop the passage of the Bill . But as Members monitoring the Government is our bounded duty and it is our responsibility to point out the Governments wrongdoings . On behalf of the Civic Party I must point out clearly the several major irregularities of the Bill to be put on record
首先，我們一直強調《條例草案》違憲的問題。
First of all we have always stressed that the Bill is unconstitutional meaning that it contravenes the Basic Law in particular Articles 18 and 19
違憲即違反《基本法》，尤其是第十八條及第十九條，情況非常嚴重，直至法案委員會結束審議，政府仍無法給我們一個滿意解釋，只有迴避及更多的迴避。
The situation is extremely serious . Even upon the completion of scrutiny by the Bills Committee the Government still could not give us a satisfactory answer
《基本法》第十八條限制了在香港實施的全國性法律，訂明必須透過附件三來實施，並只限於國防與外交等不屬香港自治範圍的法律。
It just kept evading the question . Article 18 of the Basic Law restricts the implementation of national laws in Hong Kong stipulating that national laws shall not be applied in Hong Kong except for those listed in Annex III and such laws shall be confined to those relating to defence and foreign affairs which are outside the limits of the autonomy of Hong Kong
《條例草案》在香港劃地實施全國性法律，不單違反《基本法》，而且在邏輯上完全說不過去。
The Bill designates an area within Hong Kong where national laws are enforced . This not only contravenes the Basic Law but also defies all logical principles . The SAR Government argues that Article 18 is not for the general application to all persons and hence the co - location arrangement does not involve Article 18
特區政府狡辯說第十八條並非對"所有人一般性適用"，因此不牽涉第十八條，這說法非常牽強，高鐵的服務對象就是所有香港人，"一地兩檢"所牽涉的司法管轄權亦影響到每一個香港人，如果不是對"所有人一般性適用"，那究竟是甚麼邏輯、甚麼道理？
Such an argument is far - fetched . As XRL mainly serves the people of Hong Kong the jurisdiction under the co - location arrangement will affect all members of the public . If Article 18 is not for the general application to all persons what kind of logic is that and what kind of principle is that?
至於第十九條，代理主席，違反的程度更為明顯。
As regards Article 19 Deputy President the contravention is even more obvious
《條例草案》宣布西九龍站內地口岸區為內地司法管轄區的範圍，變相取消了香港法庭在該區的司法管轄權，同時亦剝奪了第八十條所賦予香港各級法 院的審判權，更甚的是第八十二條所賦予香港終審法院的終審權。
The Bill declares that the West Kowloon Station Mainland Port Area MPA comes under the jurisdiction of China . This in effect deprives Hong Kong of its jurisdiction over that area and at the same time deprives courts of Hong Kong at all levels of the judicial power granted by Article 80 as well as deprives the Court of Final Appeal of the power of final adjudication granted by Article 82
政府對此的辯解是"相稱驗證準則"，即只要符合這準則，對社會有更大利益的情況下，而該目的又合法的話，法院審判權可以被犧牲。
The Governments argument is the proportionality test meaning that as long as this criterion is met and if it would benefit society more and the goal is legal the counts judicial power can be sacrificed
可是，一來香港大律師公會的法律意見已非常清晰，現時"相稱驗證準則"的案例不適用於《條例草案》，亦不能作為審判權受限制的基礎；二來所謂高鐵"一地兩檢"所帶來的經濟效益，連今天在席的陳局長也承認會有下調的空間和預測，這經濟效益是否大至要讓我們犧牲"一國兩制"下的重要原則，以法治來換取這份利益？
However first the Hong Kong Bar Association has very clearly pointed out that the current case law of proportionality test does not apply to the Bill; neither can it serve as the legal basis for restricting the courts jurisdiction; and second Secretary Frank CHAN who is present today has also admitted that there is room for downward adjustment of the so - called economic benefits brought by the co - location arrangement of XRL . Are the economic benefits huge enough for us to sacrifice the important principles under one country two systems and the rule of law?
更重要的問題是，以法治換經濟又是否一個相稱的準則？
A more serious problem is whether it is proportionate to exchange the rule of law for economic benefits
我們的社會是否可以功利至這個地步，代理主席？
Has society degenerated to such a state that it allows material gains to take command Deputy President?
第三點，人權保障。
Third protection of human rights . A bad precedent will be set by establishing a Chinese jurisdiction within the territory of Hong Kong
在香港範圍內破壞先例，建立內地的司法管轄區，可以聯想到一連串令人感到心寒甚至恐怖的情況，其實坊間已不斷就相關處境作出猜測：西九區內會否出現"洗頭門"、在管轄區內中國政府可否截聽香港網絡的電話、有人跳軌由誰負責等，即使這些猜測可能最終只不過是過慮，但這種種疑慮，經歷4個月17次法案委員會會議後，代理主席，我們仍未能獲得足以令市民釋懷的答案。
It reminds people a host of chilling and even terrifying incidents . Members of the public have made a lot of speculations on the relevant situations such as whether incidents of shampoo gate would occur at the West Kowloon Station whether the Chinese authorities could intercept telephone calls from the Hong Kong telecommunications network and which side would take action if someone jumped onto the railway track . Even though these speculations may eventually be unnecessary worries we have yet to receive satisfactory answers that can dispel public concerns after holding 17 Bills Committee meetings in four months Deputy President
去年剛剛推出"一地兩檢"安排時，無論是前律政司司長或運輸及房屋局局長，都異口同聲說這個口岸區是"租"予內地的，而且還要向內地徵收象徵式的租金。
When the co - location arrangement was first introduced last year both the former Secretary for Justice and the Secretary for Transport and Housing said that MPA was leased to the Mainland at a nominal rent
但是，去年12月公布的《合作安排》，卻並未包含"租賃"這字眼，而要另立合同規定內地口岸區的取得、費用及期限。
However in the Co - operation Arrangement published in December last year there was no mention of the lease and a separate contract was signed on the acquisition fees and duration of MPA
為甚麼相關問題如費用、期限等條款，不是訂明在《合作安排》中而要另訂合同？
How come the terms concerning fees and duration are not provided in the Co - operation Arrangement but in another contract?
代理主席，立法會又是否有權監察這份合同的內容？
Deputy President does the Legislative Council have the power to monitor the contents of the contract?
當中又會否包括一些香港人難以接受的條款？
Will there be terms unacceptable to Hong Kong people?
這種種疑問，在審議階段政府所給予的答案，似乎都不能釋除香港人的疑慮，更沒有任何清晰的事實向 香港人透露。
Concerning these questions it seemed that the answers given by the Government during the scrutiny of the Bill could not dispel Hong Kong peoples doubts and worries and the Government did not disclose any clear facts
這些究竟又是否合適的做法？
Is that appropriate?
這些又是否有先例可援？
Is there a precedent that we can follow?
很明顯，沒有先例；很明顯，這個甚至連之前深圳灣口岸的處理辦法也不如。
Obviously there is no precedent and the handling of MPA is even inferior to the handling of the Shenzhen Bay Port
究竟我們是否能夠從容不迫地接受政府今次提出的《條例草案》？
Can we accept the Bill submitted by the Government calmly?
例如，現時一般邊境禁區均由《公安條例》規管，而將來內地口岸區的禁區便會變成過境限制區，在執行上會否有任何分別？
Will such an arrangement give arise to any potential problems? . For instance in general all frontier closed areas are regulated under the Public Order Ordinance but in future the closed area in MPA will become a cross - boundary restricted area
又例如，當西九龍站的工作人員與內地口岸區的邊防人員出現任何衝突時，無論是實質肢體上的衝突或是執法權限上的衝突，究竟港鐵公司職員是否被賦予足夠的權力及地位，與內地官員直接磋商，甚至有足夠能力及法律權限去維護香港的利益？
Will there be any difference in law enforcement? . Again if staff working in West Kowloon Station have any conflicts with the Mainland border officials either physical conflicts or conflicts arising from the law enforcement authority will MTRCL staff be given sufficient authority and the right status to directly negotiate with the Mainland officials or will they have sufficient power and the authority for law enforcement to safeguard Hong Kongs interests?
代理主席，以上的五大疑點、五大憂慮可能是危言聳聽，儘管我非常希望這些聳聽的危言將不會成為事實，但令我們憂心的是，8年前公民黨的議員前輩在議會內就高鐵的提醒，亦曾被批評為危言聳聽、杞人憂天。
Deputy President the five points mentioned above may well be alarmist talks . Even though I very much hope that such alarmist talks will never become reality we are worried that the history that happened eight years ago would repeat itself . Eight years ago when former Members from the Civic Party gave warnings about various problems arising from XRL they were criticized for being over worried and making exaggerated remarks to scare people
非常令人擔心的是，歷史證明了當初的危言成了今天應驗的預言，高鐵超支及違憲"一地兩檢"安排的出現，證明了議會監察何等重要。
It is most worrisome that history has proved that their alarmist prophecies at that time have come true today . The cost overrun of XRL and the unconstitutional co - location arrangement have proved how important it is for the Council to monitor the Government
我們今天所提出的憂慮，政府有責任逐一釐清，但我們有否見到政府嘗試釐清？
Concerning the worries we talk about today the Government is duty - bound to make clarifications but have we seen the Government making efforts to do so?
我們是否看到政府盡責任向香港人解釋？
Has the Government acted responsibly to explain to the people of Hong Kong?
甚至有很多我們事實上需要知道的事，我們全部都見不到。
In fact there are many things we need to know but the authorities have not said a word
政府現在究竟想將這些事實藏到哪裏？
Where does the Government wish to hide these facts? . Under the carpet?
時間是最好的裁判，在未來的日子，我們將繼續在議會內監察高鐵的運作，無論是本屆議員或現時坐在議會內的人，或是將來坐在我們位置上的人，都會繼續掀開這張地毯，將藏在地毯下的事掃出來。
Time is the best judge . In the days to come we will continue to monitor the operation of XRL in this Council . Members of the incumbent Council or those who will take our place in the future will continue to lift this carpet and expose the things hidden under it
代理主席，我們今天這場辯論的輸贏或早有定論，在中央硬指令下《條例草案》必定會通過，但在過程中我們所輸掉的是"骨氣"。
Deputy President the winner and loser of this debate today may have been determined long ago . Under the high - handed instruction of the Central authorities the Bill will definitely be passed . But in the legislative process we have lost our moral integrity
當我們寧願犧牲法治精神去換取局長口中所謂的"經濟利益"、犧牲議會的傳統去換取發展效率、犧牲專業認真去換取政治忠誠時，這些我們這個城市、香港過去百多年來曾經引以自豪的核心價值，將會隨着年底高鐵列車的開通而灰飛煙滅。
When we are willing to sacrifice the spirit of the rule of law for the so - called economic benefits claimed by the Secretary; to sacrifice the tradition of this Council for development efficiency and to sacrifice our spirit of professionalism for political allegiance the core values of Hong Kong which we have taken great pride in for more than a century will vanish into thin air along with the commissioning of XRL by the end of this year
這列高鐵所盛載的，並且令我憂慮的，是強權、高壓、橫蠻及歪理，直接衝擊着"一國兩制"，這個我們珍而重之的制度、這個我們非常希望保守的制度。
I am worried that XRL will bring with it authoritarianism high - handedness arbitration and sophistry things that will deal a direct blow to one country two systems the system that we cherish so much and are so anxious to uphold and safeguard
我們不希望看到今 天議會內建制派、保皇黨的同事，為了硬指令而犧牲"一國兩制"的最高原則及精髓。
We do not wish to see the supreme principle and essence of one country two systems being sacrificed by the pro - establishment and royalist colleagues in order to accomplish this non - negotiable task
我們更不希望政府牽頭以"方便"這兩個字，換取我們一直保守着且珍而重之的傳統核心價值。
We do not want to see the Government take the lead to sacrifice in the name of convenience our well - cherished traditional core values that we have worked so hard to maintain
無論是法治，還是議會的傳統，都不應因為"方便"，因為高鐵這列車，而遭到破壞。
The rule of law and the tradition of this Council should not be undermined because of XRL for convenience sake
香港的未來不應因此而被破壞，香港的未來亦不應因為方便而換取了我們種種賴以維持百多年來屹立於國際的精髓。
Hong Kongs future should not be ruined because of that . Those values are the quintessence that Hong Kong has depended on to gain its strength in the international community for over a century
歷史會證明一切，儘管我非常希望公民黨未來不需要再有我們及往後的議員，再次批評特區政府。
History will prove everything even though I very much hope that either I or our successors from the Civic Party will not have to criticize the SAR Government again in the days to come
代理主席，公民黨將會在二讀時投反對票。
Deputy President the Civic Party will vote against the Second Reading of the Bill
葛珮帆議員，請發言。
If no other Members wish to speak Dr Elizabeth QUAT please speak
代理主席，我想簡短發言回應這項中止待續議案，我反對陳淑莊議員的中止待續議案。
Deputy President I would like to respond briefly to the adjournment motion and I oppose Ms Tanya CHANs adjournment motion
我在這兩天聆聽了很多反對派議員的發言，他們的理據均十分不充分，他們說提出中止待續議案是為了爭取更多時間討論《廣深港高鐵條例草案》。
I have been listening to the speeches made by many opposition Members these two days but their arguments are not well - founded . They said that the adjournment motion sought to strive for more time for discussing the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link Co - location Bill the Bill but I believe we all clearly know that the Bills Committee had already discussed the Bill for dozens of hours
即使增加發言時間，他們也只會提出更多場景，無限期地拖延。
Even if these Members were given more time to speak they would only raise more scenarios and drag on indefinitely
最令我驚訝的是聽到有反對派議員大叫自己愛國愛港。
What surprised me most is that opposition Members proclaimed that they love the country and Hong Kong
我們又聽到涂謹申議員提到我們國家的發展大局，說如果《條例草案》獲通過，會影響兩岸和平統一，影響外國投資者對香港的信心。
Mr James TO also talked about the overall development of our country saying that the passage of the Bill would affect the peaceful reunification between the two places across the Taiwan Strait and affect the confidence of foreign investors in Hong Kong
如果他抱持這種思維和心態，無論我們說甚麼，他也不會認同《條例草案》。
If he has this kind of thinking and attitude he will not endorse the Bill regardless of what we say
荒謬得過他們製造"釘書機釘大腿"來恐嚇香港市民，指公安會到處拘捕人？
Is it more ridiculous than their fake staple wounds story to intimidate Hong Kong people by claiming that public security officers arrested people at will?