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As we talk about the need to foster academic achievement, we must recognize and reward those who strive academically, just as we honor athletic champions. Meeting the President of the United States is just the honor we should bestow on our academic champions.

I was your C student. I paid attention in the classes that were about how to get elected.

I strive to be the best possible president that I can be to work for all of you and to represent out country and all Singaporeans.

Mr. Chairman, delegates. I accept your nomination for President of the United States of America. I do so with humility, deeply moved by the trust you have placed in me. It is a great honor. It is an even greater responsibility.

I won vice president of my student body in high school. That doesn't mean anything.

It has been my privilege on various occasions to converse with presidents of the United States and important men in other governments. At the close of each such occasion, I have reflected on the rewarding experience of standing with confidence in the presence of an acknowledged leader.

I'm very proud of what we've done with the State University and the City University. They're totally different institutions than they were when I took office.

During the course of my football and business careers, I have had the great honor of meeting and associating with many outstanding leaders.

I honored my commitments, and as president, I will honor every commitment that I make to the men and women of this country.