I am afraid that I am completely at one with my right hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. Clegg) on that matter. There must be a danger of nuclear weapons falling into the hands of Taliban or other jihadists if we pull out. Many people have recognised that threat. I do not want to overplay it, but we cannot dismiss it out of hand. Given that the price would be so high, even a small risk must be considered properly.
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Defence
Proceeding contribution from
Ed Davey
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 November 2009.
It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Defence.
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