I had the advantage of an immigrant society. [...] I gave them a common platform in English, equal competition, everybody appointed according to merit, regardless of race, language, culture. That brought about a national solidarity. #LeeKuanYew

- May 16, 2024

I had the advantage of an immigrant society. [...] I gave them a common platform in English, equal competition, everybody appointed according to merit, regardless of race, language, culture. That brought about a national solidarity. #LeeKuanYew
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I had the advantage of an immigrant society. [...] I gave them a common platform in English, equal competition, everybody appointed according to merit, regardless of race, language, culture. That brought about a national solidarity. #LeeKuanYew

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