Bob Ainsworth Quotes

I never expected to be Defence Secretary. It’s a great privilege.
BOB AINSWORTH

Defence Expected Privilege
My heroes are the non-commissioned officers. If I had another life thats what Id be – a regimental sergeant major or a similar rank. Thats where the spirit of the armed forces is.
BOB AINSWORTH

Another Armed Force Hero Life Spirit
I got a tooth bust by somebody who decided they didn’t like me and I thought the moustache hid a scar on my lip. It’s true that people were told facial hair was not appreciated by the British public, but I just decided to keep the moustache.
BOB AINSWORTH

British Hair People Public Teeth
Failure in Afghanistan would have profound consequences for our national security. It would undermine the NATO alliance structure that has been the bedrock of Britain’s defence for the last 60 years… I will not allow this to happen on my watch.
BOB AINSWORTH

Nato Profound Watches Years