“The president actually is there to complement the government in power....” — Tan Cheng Bock Quote

“The president actually is there to complement the government in power. If they have done something that is not proper, it is the duty of the president to... discuss and to come to some common ground.”

“For the past 20 years, the PAP has had a strong monopoly. However, prosperity has not flowed to all Singaporeans.”

“If I convince myself that I'm going contest in West Coast, I will go. It doesn't matter who else comes because that's your belief.”

“Sometimes, we find common ground; more often, we don't.”

“I think it is possible to meet people in the middle, to have a discussion even though you may not agree on solutions, and find some common ground and get to consensus.”

“Real estate sales was perfect training for the experience to go into public life because you learn to accept rejection, learn to meet new people, learn to work with people and find common ground. That's the way you sell houses... that's also the way you win over constituency.”