Bob Ainsworth Professions : British Politician Born : June 19, 1952 Browse All Authors Top 25 quotes by Bob Ainsworth I am extremely honoured to be the Defence Secretary, and I would not do the job if I did not think that I could make a useful contribution in the role. Bob Ainsworth i-am job think contribution On the back benches, you can have your say but no power to do anything. Bob Ainsworth your back you power You have to make the compromise: resign, stay out of the government, and you can say what you like... but no one has to do anything about it. Bob Ainsworth stay you compromise government The war in Afghanistan is too important to be reduced to a political football. We are fighting there to protect our national security. We are confronting the Taliban-led insurgency to prevent terrorists returning to that country. Bob Ainsworth political fighting football war We cannot allow Afghanistan to become again a haven for terrorists who inspire, plan and provide support for attacks like those of 11 September 2001, of 7 July 2005 in London, and more. Bob Ainsworth plan like support inspire Similar Authors Brian Donohoe british-politician Austin Mitchell british-politician Arthur Henderson british-politician Arnold Leese british-politician Anthony Crosland british-politician Anna Soubry british-politician All Authors