'From now on, the military will first find out what their (Methodist Ministers') stand is on the Bill. If they are for the Bill, they will not go with the troops. If they are against the Bill, then we will allow them to travel with the troops.'

'We will not be soft when it comes to the bill. The military has already made its stand clear on the bill and we will not work with those who support the bill.…

'I will not allow the pastors who support the Bill to relay a different message to my troops, especially when the military is not for the Bill.'

'We will maintain our stand despite criticisms.' (on being told by Downer that the international community would not be happy about the Military's intervention…