Tony Tan Quotes

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

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

We have developed our own approach towards rehabilitating people, involving psychological rehabilitation, social rehab within families and of our Religious Rehabilitation Group.

I'm glad that Singaporeans were receptive to my message and have elected me to serve as their president.

Singapore is an international city, and it would be a grave mistake to close our doors.

I think we have a good foundation which Mr. Lee Kuan Yew laid down, but you have to move forward. Now the question is what can Mr. Lee Hsien Loong and his team, and all our younger ministers can do now to build on the foundation which Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has built.

I plan to work my utmost for Singaporeans, whatever be their political affiliation. The presidency is above politics.

Whatever initiatives we launch, we must always put the interests of Singaporeans and Singapore first.

The stronger ties between primary care providers and the patients they serve will produce better outcomes and allow for more sustainable healthcare spending.

How could I remain a spectator while Singapore faces such complex challenges? How could I not step forward when I know I have more to contribute to the country we all worked to build?

Through the outreach that I have done, through platforms, I hope to unify Singaporeans because at the end of the day, Singapore is our home. We share a common destiny, and I think all of us work together for the benefit of our country.

The French have a very deep knowledge of Islam in many areas, and we can exchange views.

I strive to be the best possible president that I can be to work for all of you and to represent out country and all Singaporeans.