Geoff Hoon
Geoff Hoon
Geoffrey William Hoonis a British politician who served as the Member of Parliamentfor Ashfield from 1992 to 2010. He is a former Defence Secretary, Transport Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Government Chief Whip...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth6 December 1953
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It is with great regret that I can confirm that nine Royal Air Force personnel and one soldier are missing believed killed,
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Ministers regularly meet soldiers that have returned from operational tours to hear about their experiences, including those who have recovered from their injuries.
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not be deflected by the enemies of peace.
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It's important that we continue to work together... that we understand each other's political difficulties.
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The public must remain vigilant, we must continue to take care to deal with these kinds of appalling threats to our safety and security.
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We could be condemned on a massive scale for taking an abdication of responsibility,
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encouraging because it shows the Indians are showing a first step back from the brink.
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The government has decided that we should accept the U.S. request for assistance,
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to do so would risk the operational security of the mission and potentially the safety of our forces.
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To do nothing, to give Saddam Hussein time without end, as he wishes, would be easier than taking action, certainly.
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What we are doing is ensuring that we have a range of military options available should they be required, ... This process does not lead inexorably to military action.
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The world has changed even if he has not ... (and) that makes him more of a threat. It is in the light of September 11 that Saddam's hidden arsenal must be judged,
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the right group of forces for the sort of tasks that may be necessary.
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This is simply a warning shot, if you like, across the bows of the Iraqi leadership.