報(bào)刊選讀 Reflections on National Day

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A YOUNG man born in the years of unrest emerged as a firm, intrepid warrior from all the adversities. Having overcome countless hardships, he has embarked on the road to success.
    Yet he is not complacent. In the prime of life, the youth has vowed to do even better and lay a foundation as solid as rocks for his offspring of generations to come.
    He turned 34 just a few days ago, on 9th August 1999. He is none other than the Republic of Singapore.
    This recent National Day at the turn of the century has been significant. While reviewing its past, Singapore is also looking forward to the next millennium, an entirely new phase of its statehood.
    Over the past 34 years, the Singaporean people have made wise and correct decisions in parliamentary votes, which has been borne out by the remarkable achievements of the ele