But we cannot ask our military to put their lives on the line unless we are prepared to ensure they are adequately equipped, supplied and supported. As we would not send our children into a full contact hockey game dressed only in pyjamas, we cannot send our sons and daughters into the world's most dangerous and volatile areas without proper protection, training and equipment.
Tout comme nous n'enverrions pas nos enfants jouer au hockey en pyjamas, nous ne pouvons pas envoyer nos soldats dans les régions les plus dangereuses et instables du monde sans une protection, une formation et un équipement convenables.