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Minister Lim Boon Heng breaks down in tears

At the unveiling of the seventh batch of PAP's new candidates for the coming general election, Mr Lim got emotional as he answered a question on the likelihood of 'groupthink' within the government.

He mentioned the topic of casinos, and said that there was no group-think on the casino issue.

His voice caught in his throat when he said he almost could not make his speech in Parliament, saying it was a very difficult process for him to accept the casino.

With red, watery eyes, Mr Lim continued by saying that the casino issue was one example that could be quoted to say there was no...more

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Photos: The Straits Times, PAP

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