Rebound to greatness or into the abyss?, page-214

Trump does not have his heart in AUKUS, nor can we rely on the USA for support if we encounter a problem. The Alliance is not what it was - despite that the Pentagon is having a big spat with the Defence Secretary. It's interesting because the US military swerrs allegiance to the Constitution and not the President.

I hope the sub deal falls through and we go back to the French and ask to reactivate the original deal. If France tells us to "rack off" then re tender(We do need new subs). I think there would be a greater business opportunity with the latter for AR9.