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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After careful evaluation, the chiefs of staff have advised me that UK forces are able to undertake the proposed operation, that there is a compelling military operational justification for doing so and that it entails a militarily acceptable level of risk for UK forces,
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A UK armored battle group consisting of the 1st Battalion the Black Watch and supporting units will deploy ... to relieve a U.S. unit for other tasks.
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are recovering the bodies and attempting to ascertain the cause of the crash.
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This government plans and prepares. We will plan and prepare for this winter.
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This changeover will represent the first stage of our plans to withdraw the bulk of our deployed force by the previously announced timetable of mid-June,
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Can I emphasize that these judgments are made by highly experienced, highly professional military officers, ... This is not something in which politicians would seek to interfere.
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but if conflict remains the only way to disarm Saddam Hussein, we are ready.
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I drove 3,500 miles this summer on our family holiday, we drove across 10 countries. I have driven across the United States four times. I love cars, I love being in cars, I think so do most people. I want to help and support those people who have that same kind of enthusiasm for driving that I have.
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That kind of campaign has fortunately passed into history as technology has moved on.
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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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It's important that we continue to work together... that we understand each other's political difficulties.
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not be deflected by the enemies of peace.
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This has happened in Kosovo. Fresh evidence is being discovered all the time.
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According to the reports we have gathered, mostly from the refugees, it appears that around 10,000 people have been killed in more than 100 massacres. The final toll may be much worse,