The Defence Secretary, Michael Portillo, claimed the matter was "a misinterpretation or misunderstanding".

国防部长迈克尔·波蒂略称此事为“误译或误解”。

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Former Conservative defence minister Michael Portillo said he feared Nato had been "dealt a mortal blow".

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Shadow chancellor Michael Portillo described the result as disappointing but called for a period of reflection.

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