And most countries are now reducing the number of conscripts and increasing the professionals that are available because they’re available on short notice.
George Robertson Quotes
Serbs out, Nato in, refugees back.
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| Birth: | 12th April, 1946 |
| Nationality: | Scottish |
| Profession: | Politician |
About
George Robertson was born in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Scotland. He is a Scottish Labour Party politician who was the tenth Secretary General of the NATO from 1999-2004. He served as Defence Secretary for the United Kingdom from 1997 to 1999. He earned an M.S. degree in Economics, University of Dundee in 1968. He first entered the House of Commons as a Labour MP in 1978, after having won the Hamilton by-election in May 1978.
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