"Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him": Lee Kuan Yew | From the archives
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- To mark Lee Kuan Yew's 100th birth anniversary on Sep 16, 2023, CNA is looking back at his more memorable quotes. 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 lunch-time rally during the 1980 General Election. Using the dispute with Singapore Airlines as an example, the then-Prime 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.
Watch the full documentary special Lee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words on Sep 15, 9pm SG on CNA's TH-cam channel.
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Just imagine a small island with no natural resources can achieve such remarkable results in every aspect. Truly salute to this intelligent iron man!
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@@cj-fx2kj Me-layu
I think what made singaporeans so exceptional are their human resource discipline. A legacy left by LKY himself.
He led by example, not many leaders can govern such an example, and maybe no one will again.
I wish he was president of larger country cuz then he could have achieved more image if he was the president of china or america , this guy have natural leader
@@cj-fx2kj Doesn't matter. You're going to NS.
This speech should be written word by word in history books
Yes. Every singapore child should learn those words he said’ this is not a game of cards. Its your life and mine. Whomever governs singapore must have that iron will or else give it up!’ No truer words spoken.
Not only Speech But along With LKY’s Well Documented Bad Habits… ie. Land Grab , Ruthlessly Destroying not only Political Adversaries but also Influential People, Families & even entire Communities etc 😊
@@jessiejames7492 Not only Singapore, in my opinion :) I'm from Romania - vastly different country, historical background, region. I can't get enough of listening to this man, who I honestly believe is the one of the greatest leaders ever. I'm not even exagerating, when you look at the changes he brought to his nation. From a, sorry, but pretty backward port with interethnic conflict to one of the most advanced, peaceful and best standard of living nations in the world. The Meiji Emperor of Japan can boast with such profound advancement of his country in one generation. I would also add Charlemagne in Europe (starting the pacification and boosting education after the hundreds years of chaos that followed the fall of Rome). Thing is, there aren't that many leaders who have managed profound advancements of their nations in a generation.
"get back to work, restore discipline then argue your case..." got it thank you sir LKY
This is the gold standard of leadership!
Nah bro its a platinum mine💀🙏🙏
Being an Indian i would say....A LEADER WITH IRON FIST...i got goosebumps throughout the video...My heartly respect to this great leader..❤
Thats whats missing in singapore today. Even LHL said they cant run the country like the previous leaders. Too bad. If anything we need it now more than ever. Our country is going down the drain. !
HE IS A GIFT FROM ALMIGHTY GOD.NO HYPROCRISY.IF ALL LEADERS IN THE WORLD IS LIKE HIM THEN WE WILL ALL LIVE IN PROSPERITY.
LKY is so inspiring in this speech. You know he means every word he says here. Singapore is so blessed to have had such a leader...
Here and everywhere and every time he talked.
Like he said. I am nobodys stooge! He knew he had a tough job. And he did it. With an iron will as well as an iron hand. Not always fair as many thought but right in his mind to mould the nation.
@@germandiagogomezwhen he was on tv giving a speech the whole family would keep quiet. My father wanted to listen to him. Nowadays as an adult myself i go through his speeches listening and learning.
@@jessiejames7492 I think he was wise and pragmatic. Needless to say he really cared about Singapore. Even his worst enemy would not deny that.
@@germandiagogomez true. He took his job very seriously. Every aspect of our country and wellbeing !
This man is the 'GOLD' standard.
Instead of paper
Diamond. He turn a 3rd world country from carbon into diamond! Highest level
Platinum!
@@sultanqasem9315cheeky. hehe.
*I was among the crowd over there watching his speech close up and I am so moved back then until now and forever I will hold the highest respect to the late LKY and no one can stand in his shoes*
I have watched this video many times and wished i was in that crowd!
Share more about that very day!
@@nicrome its not that day but i remember this well. I was about 6 yrs old. I followed my father to potong pasir market. He was giving a speech. As he was getting in his car to go back my father and i happened to be on the side of the car’s rear window. Afterwards he looked out and smiled. My father waved at him and he waved back. My father was so proud of this moment.
This guy makes me tear up every time.
Me too
He stole a lot of slanteye's tax monies.
overrated
me too … even from Thailand 🇹🇭❤️
@@bpi8940no leader in India’s history could come even close to this guy lol
We are still praying for our own Lee Kwan Yew …Philippines
Our country is too divided for that apparently.
There is LKY in your country, you need to.identify him or her..support her,
Lky said before that the people of the Phillipines proved they were too forgiving of the Marcos' kleptocracy. And yet Bongbong wasn't just allowed back into politics, he actually won. Says all you need to know.
Every leader should be like this.
He’s deserving of all the respect bestow on him by Singaporeans. Rip
U can tell by the conviction in his tone, his clenched fist, the seething speech n his steely glare, that he truly cares for this country, every nook n cranny, god help the man who got into his bad books
every time i m down & broken, i watch this, nothing has inspired me more than this❤❤
My country of South Sudan needs leadership like this. Don’t get me wrong, I love my country and I love my people. But we must have leaders that put the country, countrymen and the future of the nation first. I literally got shivers down my back from how determined this man was for the cause. Any country can make a turn around, question is, who is willing to give their wholehearted promise.
Rest easy, Lee Kuan Yew!
Same with Philippines. It's hard man. Corruption is a b*tch.
@@kagepoker Very true. It's a thing about corruption that just makes no sense to me. How can a man live in prosperity knowing that his country is lacking? Makes us really appreciate leaders like Lee Kuan Yew. Rip.
You do realize in history less than 1 percent of the leaders actually put people country above their own interest. That's why we need to have a check and balance government to assume our leaders aren't going to put the country above them.
its insane how a single person can change the trajectory of a country
no doubt one of the best leaders in the world 👍🏻
The best so far not one of the best.
by the result of Singapore today...LKY is the best of the best
I adore his spirit. Truly.
We shd have tough leaders like this today. ! So much wrong in our country today!
This man is a legend! The only kind of leader we all ever need.
I love Lee Kuan Yew. If it weren't for Him, I don't believe we'll be as successful as we are today. Therefore I believe that we should be thankful and grateful to Him.
Thanks!
I hv never seen a leader like him in any part of this universe... Real hero..Love him
Nayib Bukele. Like him. 4 years governing. He cleaned up his country from violence and he is an upright person. In fact, I think he took as a model from Lee Kuan Yew. That is what the rumor says.
@@germandiagogomezis the county DRC?
@@prla5400 no, it is El Salvador, in center America. Do you know where it is? Because many people told me many americans think Spain is below Mexico hahahahahaa! Hence your DRC stuff.
They just closed a deal a few months ago to digitalize all the administration, he cleaned up all violence and extortion and they have even celebrated several international events that were impossible just a few years ago. Gangs run away.
Right now they are celebrating Miss Universe, they celebrated some football events.
But if you did not know even the country... what can you know about it? Nothing :)
Undoubtedly my No.1 idol of good supreme Leadership for Patriotism in the entire Far East/ASEAN region challenged but stands Tall in All noble values which brought Temasek to international stardom....🇸🇬 ⭐🌟✨⭐🌟✨⭐
@hateyoutube-pv6fs historically still correct isn't it nothing wrong about 'malay centric' or not...
Timeless wisdom and heavy dosage of stark reality from LKY:
"Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him";
not just to deal with domestic challenges,
but also foreign challenges;
having the guts to stand up, be firm and
not be intimidated, pressured or coerced by bigger powers.
Otherwise, Singapore can lose
its freedom and sovereignty
as a small, open and resource-scarce nation state.
I can always see that LKY's eyes were glistening with emotions after his many speeches. Kudos!.
Goosebumps! RESPECT TO LEE KUAN YEW ALWAYS!
Mr Lee Kuan Yew Bruce Lee of the political world
they took 1 min to decide, and another 64 minutes to decide who going to tell Mr LKY
😂. Ha ha.
Lee Kuan Yew……..what an incredible man he was. A true statesman whose foresight and vision made the small island of Singapore into the success it is today.
I love mr.lee
And I proudly say I'm work from singapore
I ❤ singapore
Great speech by a great leader..as long i m in charge, not let anyone to.knock it down..
solid leader
I am at a loss of words for the deep appreciation I have for him... The firmness in his words, steadfast in his principles and brave to the fullest extent.. we are indebted to you sir.
I'm Malaysian and I've been living in England for 20 years. Every other month, I would revisit many of the late LKY many talks on TH-cam - this is one of my fav from the many. Such a great man.
This is just pure gold - this man was incredible 🙌
My deepest respect to Mr Lee Kuan Yee
We Filipinos envy him. Singaporeans are so lucky.
Mr Lee is such an incredible leader. Love this man.
Singapore is one of the best countries in the world. I wish i could get a chance to Visit Singapore.❤
Best speech ever, short, sharp and inspired
I am from India.
Lee Kuan Yew is the only politician I respect in this whole world.
It shows how much more u have to learn about politicians n this world
@@sanjayshetty1533 It shows how much more u have to learn about LKY.
only...? bro you should read more ablout politis then, Start with MLK
I am going to teach my future children about this great man. I want them to know that if they ever get into politics, this is how they ought to aspire to be like
Blessings..they will become dynamic leaders with principles
Goosebumps, literal goosebumps I tells ya.
Me too ❤.
A Timeless legend; an epitome of Dedication, Sincerety and Guts. Jai ho!
I regret he is gone, he is probably among history's best leaders!
I am speechless. There won't be another lky for a long time.
We need more leaders like him. Much respect from Korea 🇰🇷🇰🇷
I happy to listen his words and courageness. LKY is the person vigress man of the world,but now he no more but still words in every Singaporean.
Thank you LJY
Im just now finding this man. Fantastic spirit
wat a man, legendary gutsy, Lee kwan!
Wah now that's a leader worth following! ❤ What an example of how to deal with internal conflicts without destroying reputation of the company
This man!!!!! Best leader in the world. Whenever he spks, i get goosebumps.
Legends never die. HORMAT! Mr Lee.
the very best part of his speech
the amazing vigor and force
A true leader.
What a iron leader it inspired not only Singapur people it has inspired whole world peoples and leaders. Glad to hear strong voice.
This is the best leader.
My most-favourite of his speeches!
What a man !! What an Extraordinary Leader !! ❤❤
My Leader🙏I Love And Respect him so much..
Thank you!
The resolve of this one man turned an island into one of the greatest modern nations. Clearly the tallest leader of mankind in modern era.
Although these are very tough words from him, for some reasons I feel so moved.
Sometimes when i feel down i come back to this vid and listen to his speech, whoever want archive something big, must have that iron of Mr Lee Kuan Yew
Damn what a power house
I have great respect for Mr Lee Kuan Yew , the Architect of Modern Singapore.He has muscles of Steel and a Diamond brain.Love from Mauritius.
i was 14 when mr lee passed away. my family queued for hours to pay our final respects. RIP 🙏🏼
The best and the most loyal prime minister of singapore. Loved his country and countryman. Smart, loyal, charismatic.. and incorruptible.. LKY 😊
Singapore is what she is today because this man “had the iron in him”. Rest in peace legend 🫡
Elsewhere its called dictatorship.
It is and monoethnicship
@@kitty_kats_loveSingapore has 4 national language, what are you yapping about?
There are many 'Iron Man' competitions. But no one can compete with this Iron Man.
LKY is the Real iron man here
my idol
A Vietnamese, we always respect Mr. Lee Kwan Yew, an esteemed president and founding father of Singapore ❤👍
Singapore was lucky to had him as its leader
We know he is one of our best leaders, but he is also one of the best orators that we have. Miss having leaders who can speak as convincingly as him these days.
Yes. I remember every nationsl day speech we would all listen spellbound as he gave us our ‘report card. How well we did or not and charted the next few yrs for us’.
I like it. Amazing achievement.
Love and respect for LKY
a real hero and a real leader
Respect you sir LKY
Great leader with iron fist
Boy, I miss him
every country needs a leader with a vision and with a iron fist , without discipline we humans cannot work .
Always in awe and respect of Mr Lee and so grateful and honoured to have him as our Founding Father 🇸🇬
Goh😉
The man is a dictator in every sense of the word. He is what Singapore needed.
Mr Lee Kuan Yew, I know you are in Heaven now looking at Singapore, we will live because you have spent 56 years of your life building this land. Your work and life will not be in vain😊
This type of prime minister we need in every country
What a leader...Legend..
You mean chinese dictator
Proud of you...❤
Can anyone say anything !!!
We need more people like this man
A dying breed unfortunately !!!
敬爱的国父，新加坡人应该感谢您
Watched the documentary on Netflix. Great work ❤
This is what a real leader looks like.
Respect great leader
Strong leadership
Legend.. My alltime favorite leader..
Real super hero our life..great leader ❤
You have the blessings and live for decades after decades and we follow you to the word.
I miss him
LKY ~ a great man, feisty n spine of steel that initiated Singapore forward. I m in awe n total agreement, Singapore is too small and we do not have the buffer for any labour unrest.
Such an inspiring, wise and strong leader. Singapore is truly a Southeast Asian might.
My new ideal ❤
We need you in India. Not only for such Union leaders but also clean this political system encouraging such people.
We need leaders like him today