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As an advertisement for the strength of US-Singapore ties, the past few days are perhaps without parallel.

Singapore Institute of International Affairs Chairman Simon Tay said the relationship goes beyond who is currently occupying the Oval Office: “For the relationship to endure, it is not just the president – though presidents are important – it is the whole establishment of America.”

He made the comment in an article by Jeremy Au Yong, The Straits Times US Bureau Chief in Washington, published in The Straits Times on 5 Aug 2016.

Full Article:
PM Lee’s US visit: Beneath the pomp lies a firm foundation for ties [The Straits Times, 5 Aug 2016]

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