John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Well, they laugh! I notice the shadow Treasurer, the member for Lilley, was interjecting a moment ago. He was on Brisbane radio this morning—with my friend and distinguished colleague the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs—and the question was asked by Madonna King:

The situation is dire there right now, Wayne Swan. What do you think would happen if the troops did pull out?

Answer:

I don’t know what would happen when the Americans pull out.

That is what Wayne Swan had to say. Then he was asked, a bit later on, a very similar question, and he said, ‘Oh, look, don’t ask me. Go and talk to Kevin about it.’ That is the measure of responsibility from this great contributor!

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