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> [I never expected to be Defence Secretary. It's a great privilege.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bob-ainsworth/i-never-expected-to-be-defence-secretary-it-s-a-great-privilege/)

[Bob Ainsworth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bob-ainsworth/)

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> [If the basis of trust between the Prime Minister and her Defence Secretary no longer exists, there is no place for me…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-heseltine/if-the-basis-of-trust-between-the-prime-minister-and-her-defence/)

[Michael Heseltine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-heseltine/)

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> [In my time as defence secretary there are people who have felt that may be I have been outspoken on behalf of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gavin-williamson/in-my-time-as-defence-secretary-there-are-people-who-have-felt-that/)

[Gavin Williamson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gavin-williamson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/be9/gavin-williamson-5676_armed-forces_in-my-time-as-defence-secretary-there-ar_999622.jpg)

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