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“Although universal suffrage may not be a panacea for all social problems, it does have a profound bearing on the democratic development and governance of a place.”

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Governance under a chief executive elected by universal suffrage will give fresh impetus to economic and livelihood policies.

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Work is my top priority.

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I have no political issues that I need to seek central authorities' advice on.

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