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We have to lock up people, without trial, whether they are communists, whether they are language chauvinists, whether they are religious extremists. … - Lee Kuan Yew
" "We have to lock up people, without trial, whether they are communists, whether they are language chauvinists, whether they are religious extremists. If you don't do that, the country would be in ruins
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About Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew (16 September 1923 – 23 March 2015) was a Singaporean politician. He was the Secretary-general of the People's Action Party (1954–1992) and Singapore Prime Minister (1959–1990), Senior Minister (1990–2004), Minister Mentor (2004–2011).
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LKY
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Harry Lee
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MM Lee
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Li Guangyao
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