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I was born in Singapore, and I lived there until I was 12. I had a very fortunate upbringing.

While I was born in Singapore, I didn't actually grow up here. So I don't remember all that much.

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.

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.

At the end of the day, is Singapore society better or worse off? That's the test.

For us Australians, Singapore also represents sacred soil. Almost 2000 Australians died here in the defense of your island country and our neighborhood.

Singapore is an international city, and it would be a grave mistake to close our doors.

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.

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.