Sometimes, government officials and legislators disagree on policies or issues. Yet, we invariably want the best for Hong Kong people.

I have talked to my husband and asked him to come back and be with me more. He likes to stay in Britain and do what he likes to do.

The important thing for the government to do is to help people who cannot help themselves by providing a range of support.

Hong Kong is not an independent entity… and cannot decide, on its own, its political development.

We will value public engagement.

There is no question of the government or myself attaching less importance to the use of English.

I have hobbies.

It’s impossible for the government to curb property prices.

Every day, I tell myself, ‘It will be better if I spend more time on thinking about good ideas and working instead of watching TV or shopping.’

As a chief executive determined to lead Hong Kong to new heights, I am keenly aware of the immense responsibilities on my shoulders.

Implementing universal suffrage for the 2017 election is a big step forward along our road to democracy. This is not only a solemn commitment of the central authorities to Hong Kong but also the aspiration shared by seven million Hong Kong people.

At the end of the day, we must respect the rule of law in respective jurisdictions.

I think it’s not just a matter of building more houses, more flats. We need to have the right policies. I want people to be able to own their flats.

It’s neither appropriate nor responsible if I drastically amend a policy after one, two, or three submissions of opinion.

The path for the democratic development of Hong Kong since the return to the motherland has been full of twists and turns. We have had some successes and some failures.

A well-educated, hard-working, flexible, and enterprising workforce has always been one of Hong Kong’s greatest strengths.

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.

An affection for Hong Kong and a national identity are not mutually exclusive. We can let children learn more about Hong Kong’s history, culture, politics, and social development, and at the same time, we must make them have their national identity.

I have been a civil servant and a politician for over 30 years.

I do have a lot of care, concern, and compassion for disadvantaged people.

I grew up here with all other Hongkongers. My love for this place has prompted me to make many personal sacrifices.

Hong Kong is a wonderful city.

Our common goal is to keep Hong Kong from chaos, severe polarisation, and violence.

Laws, especially those of a constitutional nature like the Basic Law, which have been formulated through reasonable legislative processes, should never be freely interpreted or lightly abandoned.

We should continue to grow our economy and create employment opportunities, particularly quality jobs to help the upward mobility of young people.

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

Someone said I have had my popularity diminished by getting into the controversy of national education. Perhaps they are right.

I firmly believe that the wider community supports achieving the goal of universal suffrage for 2017 according to law. I also believe most political parties do not want to see a failure to attain the goal.

I am very careful about my health… For example, I have body check-ups regularly and take some medicines to control my blood pressure, because I have a little bit high blood pressure.

Those who care about constitutional development should look beyond universal suffrage for the chief executive election and turn their sights to universal suffrage for Legco as well.

If I paid more attention to my appearance, people might think that the proficiency of design industry isn’t too bad in a city with such a chief executive.

I set very high standards, normally for myself. For other people, I try to lower my standards.

There is no point helping some people when, the next day or when the next family comes into your office, you are not able to help them.

I hope people from the social work profession do not encourage labelling.

Our mission and task has always been to find a pragmatic balance among competing interests that will serve the greatest common good.

During the formulation of policies, we encourage discussion and listen. We should canvass opinions from all sectors of society – especially relevant stakeholders, those who work on the front line, and the youth – with a view to seeking consensus in society.

I’m fine with criticism against me.

Most elderly are retirees with relatively low incomes. But some may possess assets, and they will be classified as poor. As such, the elderly poverty rate could be overstated.

Work is my top priority.

Usually, even when a bill draws extreme opinions, there can be a process of expression and negotiation.

You have to understand that under One Country, Two Systems, we are a separate customs authority in the same way we are a separate member of the World Trade Organization.

I just want to work with legislative council members from across the political spectrum to get things done.

It’s clear that means testing can direct limited resources to the elderly in need and achieve better results in poverty alleviation.

Let’s face reality. To ensure Hong Kong remains competitive, we have to uphold a very low tax regime.

You cannot appreciate the sense of satisfaction that I get from my job.

Low rents mean families have more resources to improve their quality of life and invest in the next generation, facilitating upward mobility.

Given the relativity concept, poverty cannot be eliminated. Indeed, an economic upturn with a broad improvement in household income does not guarantee a decrease in the size of the poor population, especially when the income growth of households below the poverty line is less promising than the overall.

We want Hong Kong to do well.

Real politics should work for the long-term and overall interests of the community.

With universal suffrage, every chief executive candidate must face the seven million people of Hong Kong, explain his or her political platform and mission, and win over the people by addressing their interests and concerns.