Les généraux Vernon et MacKenzie ont eu des propos très durs à l'endroit du chef d'état-major, et malgré les efforts du premier ministre et de son ministre de la Défense pour colmater les brèches, on doit constater que le vaisseau fuit de toutes parts.
Generals Vernon and MacKenzie had very harsh words for the Chief of Staff. The fact is that, in spite of the efforts made by the Prime Minister and his defence minister to plug the holes, the ship is taking on water everywhere.