ELOQUENT, BUT NO CREDIBILITY

'If he follows the constitutional route, with his eloquence - if he can establish credibility with his eloquence, he has a better chance than Mr Low Thia Khiang or Mr Chiam See Tong.'
MM Lee on Dr Chee's political chances

TOO BIZARRE FOR SOLOMON

'It is so bizarre a question. I will need Solomon to be revived, and I do not believe Solomon can mediate between a psychopath and sane, rational people.'
MM Lee in response to SDP lawyer M. Ravi's question on why he decided to sue Dr Chee for defamation instead of going for mediation

INTEGRITY LARGELY INTACT

'I have not carried out a poll, but at least 80 per cent would consider my integrity intact. But I cannot say it's 100 per cent.'
MM Lee in response to Mr Ravi on whether his reputation has suffered as a result of the defamation statements