I think in Singapore, we stand a chance of making the one-man-one-vote system work. With amendments as we … - Lee Kuan Yew

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We're going to fight for every vote in every state. We're going to make a real difference in people's lives.

Lee Kuan Yew

I think in Singapore, we stand a chance of making the one-man-one-vote system work. With amendments as we have done, you know, like GRCs. . We need to make it work. And I believe with pragmatic adjustments, given these favourable conditions, we can have more open debate.

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