"For us Australians, Singapore also represents sacred soil. Almost 2000 Australians died here in the defense of your island country and our neighborhood"
- Michael Jeffery
About this Quote
This quote by Michael Jeffery speaks to the strong bond between Australia and Singapore. It acknowledges the sacrifice of the nearly 2000 Australians who passed away safeguarding Singapore throughout World War II. It also speaks with the importance of Singapore to Australia, as a neighbor and a part of the region. The quote highlights the shared history in between the 2 countries and the value of remembering those who provided their lives in defense of Singapore. It also works as a tip of the significance of maintaining strong ties in between Australia and Singapore, and of the need to continue to work together to ensure the safety and security of the area.
"The U.S. has the finest research scientists in the world, but we are falling far behind other countries, like South Korea and Singapore, that are moving forward with embryonic stem cell research"
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