I think those who have followed my political life would have known that I don't believe in just blind loyalty.
I don't toe the party line all the time.
I cannot say that the PAP has done me wrong or something. I think I'm quite grateful to the PAP.
The most important thing for Singapore is stability.
I want to be a president and I will not change my thinking.
So long as I'm relevant, and so long as my health permits and people still want me, I will continue.
I began my career as a medical doctor in Ama Keng, a poor village in Lim Chu Kang. The people I cared for were ordinary Singaporeans. They were simple people who despite their hard work, had barely enough for themselves.
We must never forget that Singapore is home for all races and this harmonious relationship must not be taken for granted.
In life you cannot be captured by the past. If you're not prepared to change for the future, you will stagnate.
I enjoyed Parliament being a proper elected MP.
I'm already 80 years old and I always say I want people to get into the House to really experience what it's like in the House.
I opposed the NMP scheme very, very strongly and I stated my case in Parliament, objected to it and voted against it. That has been my stand.
I hope to encourage younger Singaporeans not to be so fearful.
For the past 20 years, the PAP has had a strong monopoly. However, prosperity has not flowed to all Singaporeans.
If the PAP has a two-third majority, they will have the power to change important laws like the Constitution at will, whenever they wish.
Ask yourself, have you ever heard any of your PAP MPs ask the hard questions? As a Singaporean, you have a right to information that the Government is refusing to answer.
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.
Serving people is never a problem for me, because I've already served all my patients. Even as a doctor, I also wasn't purely a doctor.
I feel that it is a social responsibility for us who are better educated to give back some to the society in whatever service we can help.
I would love to work with the SDP, the Workers' Party and with all the other small parties.
