To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes'>https://cna.asia/leekuanyewquotes

In one of his most iconic speeches, Mr Lee Kuan Yew spoke to a rapt crowd who gathered in the rain at Fullerton Square for PAP's lunchtime rally during the 1980 General Election. Using the dispute with Singapore Airlines as an example, the thenPrime Minister described in no uncertain terms the qualities needed to run the country and the lengths he would go to ensure Singapore's success. Watch an excerpt from his speech on Dec 19, 1980.

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