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I understand my son Ben was out in Afghanistan helping NATO to put in place democratic structures and to allow the freedom of speech to the Afghan people which was suppressed under the Taliban.
I have exercised my right to my freedom of Speech in the press which I have every right to do.
I am very sorry that what I said seems to have upset you so greatly,
however I spoke to Martin Cannard on 7th January about his OBE and we agreed to respect each others point of view and to move on.
Perhaps as others have suggested you should do the same.