Remarks returning to No.10 (2032Z) ("most marvellous fighting forces")

Document type:	Speeches, interviews, etc.
Venue:	Outside No.10 Downing Street
Source:	Getty Images
Editorial comments:	Timing and text from Ingham MSS, compared with BBC News Report at 2200. Timing from Ingham MSS. The full clip can be seen on Getty Images.
Importance ranking:	Major
Word count:	47

Prime Minister, any comments on today's action at all?

MT:

They are anxious hours of course and there will be anxious days. We have got marvellous fighting forces. Everyone’s behind them and they are fighting a just cause, and we wish them God’s speed. [turns to go, but is called back and speaks again:] They are the most marvellous fighting forces in the world. They're courageous, they're dedicated; they're fighting a just cause. Everyone's behind them. Indeed I think not only in this country, but in so many countries elsewhere. Gentlemen, goodnight.