Britain has taken itself out as a major player in the international system, at least for a while, with the kind of cuts that they've made in their national security budget.
“I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct.”
“I've had to deal with everything but everyone has helped me, including Sir Alex Ferguson, to get through. George Best was a good friend of mine. We loved each other, we both knew where we were coming from.”