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The speaker, possibly a former leader such as Lee Kuan Yew, reflects on his 31 years as Prime Minister, emphasizing that his approach was not driven by ruthlessness but by a pragmatic necessity. He counters accusations of being ruthless by implying that his actions were rooted in a desire to protect society, and that his policies should be understood within the context of Singapore’s unique social fabric and the challenges it faced.