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My main mission when I became Prime Minister, was to keep Singapore going and Singapore has been kept going. So, I'm happy with what I've done for Singapore.

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

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

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

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.

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

How could I remain a spectator while Singapore faces such complex challenges? How could I not step forward when I know I have more to contribute to the country we all worked to build?

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.

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.

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