Yahoo! Singapore News, 1 Jul 2011
If he had fallen short of Singaporeans' expectations, it was not for lack of trying, said President S R Nathan on Friday.
Announcing his decision not to seek a re-election, Mr Nathan said he had "tried to do my best as Head of State in all my duties" and "sought public support for various social causes".
"If I have fallen short, I would like the people of Singapore to know that this has not been for lack of effort or commitment. I have tried to do my best." Full story