WATCH: An emotional moment for Singapore’s PM Lee in his last major speech before handover
After 40 years in politics, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he feels a sense of satisfaction as he prepares to hand over the reins to his deputy Lawrence Wong. “I have done my duty, and I am very glad I chose this path of public service all those years ago,” Mr Lee said to a standing ovation from the crowd at the May Day Rally on Wednesday (May 1). He thanked Singaporeans and asked them to rally behind the new leadership team. “It has been my great honour to have served you,” Mr Lee said.
After 40 years in politics, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he feels a sense of satisfaction as he prepares to hand over the reins to his deputy Lawrence Wong. “I have done my duty, and I am very glad I chose this path of public service all those years ago,” Mr Lee said to a standing ovation from the crowd at the May Day Rally on Wednesday (May 1). He thanked Singaporeans and asked them to rally behind the new leadership team. “It has been my great honour to have served you,” Mr Lee said.