“Whoever steps into the job would probably find Dr Tan —fondly and simply known as “Doc” to many — a hard act to follow. In his four years as the Unit’s first and only chief so far,the MP for Ayer Rajah has so established his credibility that he has come to stand for Feedback with a capital F and to personify the Unit in the eyes of the public”
“He is indeed a very busy man,but he remains approachable. One of the most remarkable characteristics of his personality is his dauntless spirit of fighting for the underdogs.
His involvement with the disabled came at a time when accessibility to public places for the disabled was an issue of public attention.
While most people in public service would only pay lip-service in support of a barrier-free society,Dr Tan was prepared to put his money where his mouth is. He is an ardent believer that deeds speak louder than words.”
The Handicaps’ Digest HANDICAP WELFARE ASSOCIATION
(The written transcript may differ slightly from the actual speech delivered because Dr Tan Cheng Bock did not follow exactly to the texts)
Dear friends,
Thank you for coming to this indoor rally. During the past 2 months or so I have walked all over Singapore covering many shopping centres,hawker centres,MRTs,bus stations and HDB homes. Unfortunately despite my many walkabouts I have not been able to reach many of you because of the sheer scale.
Some of you may have travelled all the way from east north and south to the Singapore expo. I want to thank you to all for your effort in coming. Tonight I am glad to see all of you here in person and wish you a very good evening. We have come to the end of a long and hard journey of campaigning for the Presidential Election. We did it in an honourable way. We kept to the rules of election. Whatever we did we had the approval of the election dept – our mailers,calling cards,posters,banners all carry the stamp of approval by the election office. Thus our posters were not taken down which has happened to many of my opponents.
This is because we complied and my opponents didn’t. I told my election agents to follow the rules because if I am elected I have to stand tall and that I have fought the elections well and fairly.
The Presidential Election is not the General Election. You have to elect someone to the highest office of the land. So it is only proper that we conduct the election in a dignified and orderly way. Tonight we have chosen to hold an indoor rally. We think it differentiates us from an open rally. The agenda of a PE rally is different from a GE rally. The topics are limited,unlike the GE rally where day to day issues affecting individual Singaporeans are brought up. It is often highly charged and at times electrifying and emotional.
But an EP is different. You want to come here to have a personal feel and understanding of the candidate you want. You are here to see how the candidate is here to represent you as your Head of State both locally and internationally.
Saya menawarkan diri saya sebagai Presiden yang dilantik.
Saya memulakan kerjaya saya sebagai doktor perubatan di Ama Keng,sebuah kampung kecil di Lim Chu Kang. Orang-orang dibawah jagaan saya adalah rakyat biasa,bekerja kuat tetapi mempunyai pendapatan yang kurang mencukupi.
Hingga hari ini,saya masih teringat ketika mereka mengongsi impian mereka dangan saya,untuk mendapatkan masa depan yang lebih baik.
Mereka telah berkongsi dengan saya,harapan mereka agar setiap orang,lelaki mahupun perempuan,tua atau muda,tidak kira bangsa atau agama,akan mempunyai peluang yang sama bagi mendapatkan peluang pelajaran,perumahan dan pekerjaan. Mereka berharap dengan bekerja keras,mereka dapat memberi masa depan yang lebih cerah bagi orang-orang yang mereka kasihi.
Presidential candidate broadcast by Tan Cheng Bock
Updated 09:23 PM Aug 18,2011
My Fellow Singaporeans,
I am Dr. Tan Cheng Bock.
I am here as your candidate for the Elected President.
I began my career as a medical doctor in Ama Keng,a poor village in Lim Chu Kang. The people I cared for were ordinary Singaporeans. They were simple people who despite their hard work,had barely enough for themselves.
To this day,I have fond memories of the times when these friends confided in me their dreams for the future.
They shared with me their hope that every man or woman,young or old,regardless of race or religion,had equal access to education,housing,and a good job. They hoped by working hard they would be able to provide for their loved ones.
This is because we complied and my opponents didn’t. I told my election agents to follow the rules because if I am elected I have to stand tall and that I have fought the elections well and fairly. 
