“My definition of a Singaporean, which will make us different from any others, is that we accept that whoever joins us is a part of us. And that’s an American concept. You can keep your name, Brzezinski, Berlusconi, whatever it is, you have come, join me, you are American. We need talent. We accept them. That must be our defining attribute.”

I can never be thankful enough for a place and people who took Kingsley and I in,  and where we have never felt discriminated against based on our skin colour or nationality. Singapore has become our second home and we feel like we are part of the society rather than just visiting strangers. 

I believe this was no coincidence. The tolerance and acceptance which Mr. Lee promoted and built this country upon is what made it possible.

For these reasons and many more, I feel very honored to have the chance to experience and live in Mr Lee’s modern Singapore.  Majulah Singapura!