n 2005 he became a signatory of the Henry Jackson Society principles,^{[citation needed]} advocating a proactive approach to the spread of liberal democracy across the world, including by military intervention.^{[verification needed]} The society also supports "European military modernisation and integration under British leadership".^{[verification needed]} In 2004 he criticised the British Muslim community,^{[verification needed]} saying they didn't do enough to condemn acts of Islamic terrorism.^{[citation needed]} He was a supporter of the 2003 invasion of Iraq and has strongly supported Tony Blair's foreign policy in relation to the Middle East and elsewhere.^{[citation needed]}

Will have to wake up early for that

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.