“It'd make a wonderful change to have the leader of a pluralist democracy who acted on that, who told people just how tough things are going to be, just what's going to have to be done - and, maybe, ran all the risks on the side of honesty, rather than spinning stories and trying to win the headlines every day.”
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Chris Patten
Chris Patten, born on May 12, 1944, is a British politician who served as the Governor of Hong Kong. He held the position of Chief Secretary for Administration from 1985 to 1989 and Governor of Hong Kong from 1989 to 1992. During his tenure, he advocated for the democratization of Hong Kong and worked to maintain its prosperity and stability. After Hong Kong's return to China, Patten continued to be active in international affairs, serving in various roles. more
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