As the Chief of the Defence Staff says, you don't defend on the goal line. Defending the interests of the U.K. means tackling threats early and at source, and that means intervening overseas.
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"As the Chief of the Defence Staff says, you don't defend on the goal line. Defending the interests of the U.K. means tackling threats early and at source, and that means intervening overseas." — Bob Ainsworth
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As the Chief of the Defence Staff says, you don't defend on the goal line. Defending the interests of the U.K. means tackling threats early and at source, and that means intervening overseas. — Bob Ainsworth
About Bob Ainsworth
Bob Ainsworth was a Politician from United Kingdom (1952–present).
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This quote is attributed to Bob Ainsworth, a Politician from United Kingdom.
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Bob Ainsworth lived from 1952 – present.