奥巴马：李光耀是历史上真正的巨人

美国总统奥巴马发表声明，对李光耀逝世表示哀悼。他赞扬李光耀是「历史上真正的巨人（true giant of history）」，认为他具有智能，是亚洲事务出色的战略家。奥巴马提到，2009年他到访新加坡与李光耀的会面，对制定美国「重回亚太」的外交政策，极之重要。

奥巴马声明全文：

I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Singapore’s Minister Mentor, Lee Kuan Yew. On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I offer our deepest condolences to the Lee family and join the people of Singapore in mourning the loss of this remarkable man.

A visionary who led his country from Singapore’s independence in 1965 to build one of the most prosperous countries in the world today, he was a devoted public servant and a remarkable leader.

Minister Mentor Lee’s views and insights on Asian dynamics and economic management were respected by many around the world, and no small number of this and past generations of world leaders have sought his advice on governance and development. I personally appreciated his wisdom, including our discussions during my trip to Singapore in 2009, which were hugely important in helping me formulate our policy of rebalancing to the Asia Pacific.

He was a true giant of history who will be remembered for generations to come as the father of modern Singapore and as one the great strategists of Asian affairs.

美国前总统乔治布什亦赞扬，李光耀作为开国之父，改变了国家，帮助其他东盟地区迈进现代。乔治布什指出，李光耀创立国家，对稳定繁荣有影响力的国家，是美国的朋友。