General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

He has said the same thing in the past. At least this time, he said it in a way that attracted comments in the media.

That said, although alliance with our neighbours by means of NATO may be desirable, I do not think we should depend on it.

I can understand reluctance of the Septics to again see their young men dying in European wars.

We could also find ourselves differing in how we see our interests. (Remember 1956: Suez)

We need to have a credible defence capability. USA/NATO usefully enhancing it.