CLARIFICATION

CLARIFICATION:

(Debate on President's Address):

Mr Sin Boon Ann (Tampines): Sir, yesterday, in my speech in Parliament, I cited and quoted an e-mail from someone whom I said I did not know and did not verify the contents. Now, on reflection, I thought I should have sought some confirmation from the writer of the e-mail or separately verify the contents of the mail. I believe that the privilege of free speech in this House imposes high standards of diligence on the part of its Members. To the extent that I had fallen short of these standards, I proffer my unreserved apology to those involved.

Mr Speaker: Your point of clarification is noted.

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