“I will work in partnership with the Government, all political parties,...” — Tony Tan Quote

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

“Families represent the basic building blocks of our society, and primary care a foundational piece of any healthcare system.”

“I would be able to provide a different perspective and act independently of the Government in the decisions that have to be made by the President.”

“It's very important to understand that we never do the same thing twice; each of our projects is unique. We'll never do another 'Gates.' Each project is a unique image. We do not know in advance how the work will look. I do preparatory drawings, but they are only projections of our vision.”

“Management is the set of skills that can help get things done. Unfortunately, its practice is too often a bag of manipulative tricks to advance someone's own interests, which creates cynicism.”

“Naming a transition team varies with the intentions of the candidate; some candidates have been careful to name a transition team as much as a year in advance.”