Showing posts with label prudence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prudence. Show all posts

Thursday, 24 December 2020

Listen to Prudence


 

When times are good, we save money - because it is in good times that we have the ability to save money.

When we fall on hard times, we rely on the savings stored up in good times.
So don't listen to the populist politician who says to you in good times: Come on, we can spend more from our savings. We have so much.
Listen to Prudence. Prudence is never shortsighted. Prudence thinks and plans for the future. Prudence is never populist.
Without natural resources to sell for revenue, Singapore has only our reserves to fall back on.
A well-managed country has enabled Singapore to make decisive decisions with boldness and confidence. Thanks to Good Government.

Monday, 5 October 2020

Prudence, not austerity



We have dedicated close to $100 billion to support our people and businesses through this difficult period.
As we do so, we must be careful not to spend in a way that squanders what generations before us have painstakingly built up.
Our guiding principle is prudence, not austerity.
We will continue to invest decisively in our national priorities, with a deep commitment to leave behind a better future for our children.
- DPM Heng Swee Keat