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We owe a great debt to our Armed Forces. The vast majority of those who served in Operation Banner during the Troubles did so with distinction. They operated in the most dangerous and difficult circumstances to protect the citizens of the United Kingdom. During the Troubles, over 1,000 members of the security forces lost their lives in that endeavour. It is right that we hold our Armed Forces to the highest standards. We must also recognise the extreme circumstances that they faced. That is what sets them apart from the terrorist organisations who indiscriminately murdered over 3,000 people during the Troubles”.