"A week is a long time in politics." This phrase, attributed to Harold Wilson in the lead up to the United Kingdom's general election in 1964, after which he became Prime Minister for the first time, nicely summarises the speed at which political viewpoints and priorities can change. Contrast this with the view recently stated by an Air Force Chief that in-service dates for new aircraft expected in 2021 were, in his world, 'just around the corner.'
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