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  • Canadian Forces Chief Says the Public, Not Politicians, Will Save Military

    11/26/2005 7:59:15 AM PST · by NorthOf45 · 6 replies · 546+ views
    Canadian Press ^ | November 25, 2005 | Dene Moore
    Canadian Forces chief says the public, not politicians, will save military Dene Moore Canadian Press November 25, 2005 ST. JOHN'S, N.L. (CP) - The chief of the Canadian Armed Forces says he won't be lining up for federal spending promises ahead of a probable January election. Gen. Rick Hillier, in a speech delivered Friday to a local service club, said that he will rely on the Canadian public, not politicians, to ensure a strong military. "My wish list is that Canadians understand and see us fully and understand the value they get from us and out of that will come...