PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday acknowledged that things do not always go as planned and there might be side effects from decisions made by the Government.
Describing Singapore as a "small boat on a stormy ocean, (and) not a nuclear (powered) aircraft carrier", Mr Lee said the Government has had to "watch the wind and the tide, and we have to pick our chances when we can and when the wind comes, put up your sail and go with it".
He was speaking yesterday at a People's Action Party (PAP) lunch-time rally held near UOB Plaza at noon. Other speakers included PAP candidates Ong Ye Kung, Heng Swee Keat and Brigadier- General (NS) TanChuan-Jin...more