00:00The only time NATO has ever enacted Article 5 was after the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the United States and the world rallied to the support of the U.S.
00:09On Afghanistan, frankly, this is utterly ridiculous.
00:12Many courageous and honourable service personnel from many nations fought on the front line.
00:16Many fought way beyond it.
00:18I'd served five tours in Afghanistan, many alongside my American colleagues.
00:22We shed blood, sweat and tears together.
00:25And not everybody came home.
00:26These are bonds, I think, forged in fire, protecting U.S. or shared interests, but actually protecting democracy overall.
00:34And I'd suggest to whoever believes these comments, come have a whiskey with me, my colleagues, their families, and importantly, the families of those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for both of our nations.
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