"This is a problem because many people don't understand why I leave Potong Pasir. No because of any selfish reason...... The reason why I go to Bishan-Toa Payoh is because is to promote democracy in Singapore.(Cheers and claps)" 00.40-01.22
"You cannot have democracy unless you have opposition in parliament." 01.40
"My only problem is that I going into Bishan-Toa Payoh and not getting into Potong Pasir. (Laughs) The people in Bishan-Toa Payoh do not know me as well as you do." 02.22-02.47
"There is a big mis-understanding at Potong Pasir. They think I am going to Bishan-Toa Payoh and gain more glory... This is a dangerous move on my part but if I have your support and your encouragement, I can feel safer." 05.01-05.51
"Bishan-Toa Payoh is a dangerious ground for me. (Cheers and claps) I need people to lead the way for me. If you lead the way, I shall certainly not fall......Together we can make history at Bishan-Toa Payoh." 06.55
"I am so sorry we cannot provide chairs for you." 07.20
"When we form the government, you will play the leading role. The people will play a leading role. (Cheers..) The people shall not be bullied anymore. (Cheers and claps) Everybody will be treated equally. (public shout "No more arrogance") Quite right. (Laughs, cheers and claps)"09.28
"When there is life, there is hope. When there is hope, you can do anything under the sun." 14.02
"You know Mr Lee Kuan Yew at election rally one year in Fullerton square, said who is this man Mr Chiam See Tong (public shouts"Now he knows")(Laughs and cheers)... and he take the trouble to examine my "O" level result. (Laughs) And you know what he found? He go through the result very carefully and he count very carefully also. One...two..three...four...five... Is that all? And he look again and there is only five. (Laughs) But I am not ashamed of my "O" level result. (Cheers and claps) How many of you have five "O" level result? ..... So you and I are on par. But don't be afraid. (Cheers and claps) This is not the end of the world for you. I have five "O" level but I am a lawyer now. (Cheers and claps) You and I are the same. We are know as slow learner. At 11 plus our brain are not fully developed. (Laughs) 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 then our brain slower develop into a better brain. (Laughs and claps) So if you worried by your poor result, you have company. (Laughs and claps and cheers) If your mother scold you for having five "O" level, you can quote my example. (Laughs and claps and cheers) You can tell your mother what's wrong with 5 "O" level. Chaim also have five "O" level and he can become a lawyer. So can I. (Laughs and claps and cheers) But if you don't like to be a lawyer and want to choose to be something else, by all mean, go ahead." 10.25
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