“Despite having gone through national education at school, 37 percent of Singaporean youths say they are not patriotic.
In fact, more than half want to migrate overseas if given a chance.”

Channel Newsasia 17 January 2007

“Surveys on students conducted in 2008 and 2010 showed that over 95 per cent were proud to be Singaporeans.”

Channel Newsasia 2 November 2010

“If you read something in the Straits Times or on CNA, you must know that it’s real.”

Lee Hsien Loong, National Day Rally, 2006

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