I've received wise, forthright, but loyal counsel from the service chiefs and from the leadership of the Joint Staff.

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So, as I say, whether Mr Tucker's forthright defence of his innocence enhances his prospects of succeeding Sir Mervyn King as governor - an appointment in the gift of the chancellor and prime minister - is moot.

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And I appreciate the leadership of both these gentlemen in trying to address this in a clear and forthright way.

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