Fed: War is in national security interest, says PM
BRISBANE, April 7 AAP - The war in Iraq was in Australia's medium and long-term nationalsecurity interests, Prime Minister John Howard said today.
Mr Howard told a function in Brisbane the military action was a "particularly difficult issue".
"I believe very strongly, and my government believes very strongly, (the war) involvesa commitment that is both just and properly based and in the medium and long-term nationalsecurity interests of this country," he said.
Mr Howard said he respected that there was a "range of views" about the conflict, butbelieved all Australians would support the nation's troops.
"I'm certain that, whatever views people may hold, all of our thoughts are united inan expression of hope that the men and women of the Australian Defence Force, performingso magnificently in our nation's name, would return home safely and soon to their homelandand to their families," he said.
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