Incidents over these past two months have shocked and saddened Hong Kong people. We are all very anxious about Hong Kong, our home. We all hope to find a way out of the current impasse and unsettling times. First, the government will formally withdraw the bill in order to fully allay public concerns on dropping charges against protesters and rioters, and shelving prosecutions. I have explained that this is contrary to the rule of law and is not acceptable. Our foremost priority now is to end violence, to safeguard the rule of law and to restore order and safety in society. As such the government has to strictly enforce the law against all violent and illegal acts.