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Yes, Prime Minister · Season 1, Episode 1

General Howard and Hacker in “The Grand Design”

GHGeneral Howard

We don't need it. Complete waste of money. Totally unnecessary.

Hacker

Well, that's what I said!

GHGeneral Howard

You're right.

Hacker

And the whole defence staff agree?

GHGeneral Howard

No, the Navy want to keep it. It's launched from their submarines. Take away Trident, they'd hardly have a role left.

Hacker

And the RAF?

GHGeneral Howard

Well, you could ask them if you're interested in the opinion of garage mechanics.

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