Senator JOHNSTON (Western Australia—Minister for Defence) (14:05): One of the principle reasons for my contrition—and let me say, looking at the conduct over the other side over the last six years, there has never been one single piece of contrition—is that Steven Marshall said what he said because I simply admire him and call him a friend. As the man that I am, I accept his criticism. Senator Wong: He said your position was untenable. The PRESIDENT: Senator Wong. Senator JOHNSTON: However, I believe that the Prime Minister has full confidence in me. Indeed, I believe my cabinet colleagues understand because we are a very good team. We understand exactly the difficulties we are confronting in Defence. We are supportive and are willing to understand that what I said was in extreme frustration.