You know that in the DA - this is what I have discovered and this is what is now so problematic for Maynier - they get points for all the questions that they ask. They get points for all the times that they stand up in the media. Last year's points for the most questions asked in Parliament went to the hon Maynier. [Interjections.] I do not know what he got for it. He is now in the running for a second award. [Interjections.]
Hon Maynier, I have said it to you once and I have said to you a number of times: the Defence Force does not care what your politics is; it absolutely doesn't care. But they care that they should provide an excellent service for this country. You sit there, enjoying a lie and grandstanding. When I came in here, there he was with a pile of books in front of him, just simply to put on an appearance. [Laughter.] [Applause.] You have read nothing since you got into this Parliament, and you have also learnt nothing since you got into this Parliament. Nonetheless, my soldiers will defend you because they have honour and that is what they do. [Applause.]
Finally, allow me to direct myself to my soldiers who are out there listening to this debate. I want them to know that their responsibilities are enormous, but I have confidence in them. I also know that, from what has been said here today, they will understand that the bulk of South Africans who are represented in Parliament have a great deal of confidence in them. [Applause.] I would like them to understand this, because the morale of our soldiers is our responsibility as Members of Parliament.
I want to say to them: "Please conduct yourself at all times understanding that the honour of the position that you hold is an honour for South Africa. You hold it in our name." I want them to continue to be resourceful. We do not have the money we would like to have, but please continue to be resourceful. We are hoping that we can clean up our act. We are also hoping that ... To all of you who supported this budget, thank you very much. [Time expired.] [Applause.] Debate concluded.