'I have done my duty': PM Lee looks back on 40 years in politics in his last major speech

PM Lee was delivering his speech at at the annual May Day Rally at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.In his last May Day Rally speech at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Wednesday , Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong thanked Singaporeans, fellow Ministers, Members of Parliament and union leaders for their trust, confidence and support throughout his time serving Singapore.

Addressing a crowd of over 1,700 people including unionists from the National Trades Union Congress , Lee, 72, said that he has also prepared a leadership team to succeed him, one that deserves the confidence and support of Singaporeans. Expressing his gratitude, Lee added that he has been humbled by Singaporeans' trust, confidence and support.Lee then bowed twice before his fellow Singaporeans, visibly tearing up as he waved and smiled.Lee said: "I ask all Singaporeans to rally behind them and work together to make Singapore succeed, for your sake.

Despite worries and occasional setbacks, economic growth has delivered better jobs and higher wages for Singaporeans, and quality of life has improved across the board, including for those with lower incomes, Lee said. "This is why, unlike public housing projects elsewhere in the world, our HDB estates never turn into ghettoes," he said.Although Lee said he is proud of how Singaporeans take pride in their work and strive for excellence, he also envisions tough times ahead.

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