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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.

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.

It's irrelevant to me what young Singaporeans think of me. I've lived long enough to know that you may be idealised in life and reviled after you're dead.

'Singaporeans first' is different from saying 'Singaporeans only.'

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.

Elected presidents are for countries.

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

I'm not a politician. I think that uniquely qualifies me to become president of the U.S.