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That's General's Molan and Cantwell now on the record with scathing opinions of the good Mr Smith, who appears to think the Defence Portfolio is beneath him (much prefers to schmoos on the international diplomatic circuit, where he is provided with comforts and accoutrements more in keeping with his perceived status).
He thinks ADF stands for the "Australian Distaster Relief/humanitarian Force".
Every statement at any equipment announcement has "Humanitarian" repeated ad nauseum.
It would be interesting to hear what the brass say about him in private, but they are too honourable and have an appropraite sense of duty, to ever say anything in public (nor should they ever say anything in public).
Smith hates the ADF, and is condescending about the members, whom he seems to regard as serfs and beneath him.
John Faulkner seems to me was and is a much more decent human being, and dedicated to doing his job properly.
John
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