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Through the outreach that I have done, through platforms, I hope to unify Singaporeans because at the end of the day, Singapore is our home. We share a common destiny, and I think all of us work together for the benefit of our country.

I'm glad that Singaporeans were receptive to my message and have elected me to serve as their president.

I plan to work my utmost for Singaporeans, whatever be their political affiliation. The presidency is above politics.

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.

Our success in Singapore was a Herculean effort by the whole team. Now I am determined to deliver on all we promised. I will be watching like a hawk.

Whatever initiatives we launch, we must always put the interests of Singaporeans and Singapore first.

Singapore has been incredibly well-managed. It was created out of the swamp, with a strong emotional idea: a safe place for mostly Chinese, but accepting other cultures and other races.

I will work in partnership with the Government, all political parties, and civil society to safeguard and advance the future of all Singaporeans.

The president is a president for all Singaporeans. Not only for those who have voted for me, but even for those who have not voted for me.

I don't much like Singapore. It's very big, very modern and very urbanised. As a rule, I prefer older places where you get a sense of the history.