Goh Chok Tong quotes

Goh Chok Tong is a Singaporean statesman who served as the country’s second Prime Minister. Known for furthering Singapore's economic development and global standing, he emphasized consensus-building and inclusivity in politics. He continues to be respected as a senior political figure and advisor in Singapore. Here are 4 of his quotes:

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. (Goh Chok Tong)
As people grow up and they want more freedom, it's on an individual basis, children want to have more freedom, you've got to allow that, so how do you balance it. I would say let it evolve, move as quickly or slowly as people would like to move. View quote
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I wanted to become a writer. I enjoyed reading as a child. View quote
Goh Chok Tong
My mission is clear: to ensure that Singapore thrives and grows after Mr. Lee Kuan Yew; to find a new group of men and women to help me carry on where he and his colleagues left off; and to build a nation of character and grace where people can live lives of dignity and fulfillment, and care for one another. View quote
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